The genre-bending duo sat down with Pop Scoop and Access Creative College, Norwich for an exclusive Q&A ahead of their explosive set at Epic Studios. From avoiding industry sharks to the secret power of a “kitchen sink” production, Amy and Georgia didn’t hold back.
The energy in the room was quite anticipation as vocalist/guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South of Nova Twins took to the stage, greeted by a packed crowd of aspiring music and media students. The session was hosted by the brilliant Juliet, an artist in her own right and alumni of Access Creative College (ACC) Norwich campus, who kicked things off with a refreshing level of honesty. The duo mirrored that openness immediately. “Ask us anything you want,” they told the audience. “We’ll be honest and tell you how it is.”
For a band that describes their sound as a fusion of rock, hip hop, punk and grunge, that raw honesty is exactly what has fuelled their rise. Currently touring the UK and Europe before heading out on a massive three-month stint with Evanescence, the duo took a moment to reflect on where it all began. This homecoming felt particularly special as Amy is also an alumna of (ACC) London, making the Q&A a full-circle moment for the band and the students alike.
The Handshake That Changed Everything
While many bands form through clinical auditions, the Nova Twins’ origin story is much more organic. Amy, met Georgia through Georgia’s brother, and the two quickly became like family.
“We’ve always done music from a young age,” Amy explained. “We had our own separate projects and would book open mic nights in London, specifically around Camden and the South East. We would arrive and go home together but play in different bands.”
Eventually, those projects fizzled out. It took a nudge from Georgia’s dad to get them in a room together. “He said, ‘Why are you being so unproductive? Write a tune together!’” The result was instant magic: a vocal over one of Georgia’s basslines.
“The reaction at open mic nights was always really good,” Amy recalled. “Our vision and drive were the same. It became like a marriage proposal. We did a handshake on my birthday and never looked back. We’ve been in it through thick and thin.”
Navigating the Industry Sharks
For the students in the room, the duo had some vital advice on building a team. They admitted that finding people who truly have your back is one of the hardest parts of the journey.
“Always follow your gut,” Georgia warned, sharing a story about a manager who once tried to pressure them into signing a dodgy £5,000 publishing deal. “Luckily, we met our lawyer first. Never sign anything someone just shoves in your face. Make sure you have real legal advice, because that can really mess you up later.”
They also highlighted the importance of organisations like the Musicians’ Union and PRS for Music, especially for artists who might find the “academic” side of grant applications and contracts overwhelming. “Anything you can get, sign up for it,” they urged. “Grants were crucial to us.”
The “Kitchen Sink” and the Creative Process
When the floor opened to questions, the conversation turned to the technical side of their music. One student asked about their writing process-specifically whether they still “crack the amps” in a rehearsal room.
“The last album was actually quite quiet in the studio,” Georgia revealed. “We went through an interface so the guitars were DI-ed. I think we needed that to hear the song structure.”
She laughed as she described their tendency to throw the “kitchen sink” at their early recordings. “When you’re recording at home, you overcompensate to make it sound wide. You slap on layers and layers. But when you play live, you don’t need all that. It should be the bare elements to stay clear and concise.”
Their advice for bands stuck in a creative rut? Don’t throw the song away just because the recording doesn’t feel right. “If it feels good when you’re playing it, there’s something worth saving,” Amy insisted. “Try a different arrangement. Our song ‘Monsters’ had about ten different versions before it became a single.”
Choosing the Long Road
Perhaps the most poignant moment of the Q&A came when discussing the “long road” to success. The duo admitted that in their early days, major labels didn’t know how to market them.
“They’d say, ‘We don’t know what playlist to put you on.’ We’d say, ‘Just put us on a rock playlist!’” Amy laughed.
“We were faced with two paths: compromise your sound and soul to play songs you don’t love, or take the longer road fueled by passion. The long road is more enjoyable because the community you build will be there for you in the long run. People can see through it when you aren’t authentic.”
As they prepared to head off for soundcheck-and hopefully grab some of that Norwich ramen one of the students had recommended, their final message to the students was clear: trust your gut, nurture your identity, and the rest will eventually catch up.
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Nova Twins at Epic Studios, Norwich on 19th March 2026 (Photo Credit: @gracie.witha.camera)
Pop Scoop founder and editor. Ex showbiz/tech editor at the Cyprus Mail. Former sub-editor at Archant. Former art director Sky TV. Co-founder of Kool Magazine and freelanced for the BBC, Channel 4, Warner Bros and the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation.
