World of Twist

World of Twist formed in Sheffield in 1988, Tony Ogden, Gordon King, Nick Sanderson, and Andrew Hobson developing a sound rooted in indie pop and psychedelic music that was immediately colourful and joyful. Their music combined melodic directness with a psychedelic exuberance and a theatrical energy that gave them a distinctive identity within the early-1990s British indie scene.

They were signed to Circa Records and released 'Quality Street' (1991) — a joyful, melodically direct indie pop record that produced 'The Storm' and 'Sons of the Stage' and established them as one of the most distinctive new British acts. Their combination of psychedelic pop energy and melodic directness made them one of the more enjoyable acts of the early-1990s British indie scene.

World of Twist dissolved in 1992 following Tony Ogden's departure. They are remembered as one of the most distinctive and enjoyable acts of the early-1990s British indie scene — a band whose combination of colourful psychedelic energy, melodic gifts, and Ogden's theatrical presence produced music of genuine charm that deserves wider recognition.