Nova Twins win big
Nova Twins celebrated winning Best Alternative at the 2026 MOBOs — their social post announcing the win pulled 1,245 views and 9 likes and was singled out by Rock Sound. The award cements their profile in the alt scene this year. (x.com)
The MOBO ceremony was staged at Manchester’s Co-op Live on March 26, 2026 as part of the organisation’s 30th‑anniversary celebration, with Eve and Eddie Kadi as hosts. (mobo.com) Onstage, Amy Love thanked MOBOs “for recognising rock music as black music” and Georgia South named pioneers from Skunk Anansie to Sister Rosetta Tharpe while dedicating the moment to earlier innovators. (rocksound.tv) The Best Alternative shortlist that the duo faced included ALT BLK ERA, Blood Orange, Hak Baker, Michael Kiwanuka and Rachel Chinouriri. (rocksound.tv) Rock Sound, which put Nova Twins on its cover last summer to discuss the making of Parasites & Butterflies, ran a follow‑up piece noting the band’s speech, recent album release and immediate touring plans. (rocksound.tv) The pair released their sophomore album Parasites & Butterflies via Marshall Records last year, finished a UK headline run in March and are billed for April European dates including Essen’s Zeche Carl, Antwerp’s Trix Club and Paaspop in Schijndel. (rocksound.tv)
