MISSIO, Twisted | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 48^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Twisted” performed by electronic alternative duo MISSIO.

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz serves up background info and insights into songs across various styles, especially those that raise eyebrows and/or stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 48^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we break down “Twisted” performed by MISSIO.

That’s sound advice, Matthew Brue. But it doesn’t stop there with his family members, as “My father, he told me he knew I would.” Word.  Brue is one-half of the electronic alternative duo MISSIO, which also features David Butler. “Twisted”, the song at hand, appears as the eighth track on the duo’s 2017 album, Loner.  The song was written and produced by Brue, Butler, and Dwight A. Baker.

“Twisted” is ear candy exemplified. It features rhythmic production, where triplets rule! Ornate, there are dynamic, vibrant synths, and pummeling, in-your-face drums.  The form is straightforward: verse /pre-chorus / chorus (twice); bridge; chorus.  Matthew Brue compels with his cool, easy-going vocals, which contrast with the busy backdrop. Brue’s verses are quite tuneful, including the family-oriented first verse excerpted earlier.  The second verse is written similarly: “My brothers, they told me, ‘Do what you do’ / My sister, she told me to do somethin’ good.” The pre-chorus is intriguing as well, with Brue characterizing himself as uncontrollable, emotional, and crazy among other things.  The section to beat, however, is the sing-along chorus, which is one of the best features of this song: “Everybody in the world knows I’m a little twisted, twisted.” In short, “Twisted” by MISSIO is the sugar, honey, iced tea. Why? Great vocals, simple but memorable songwriting, and epic production.

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MISSIO » Loner » RCA Records » 2017

MISSIO, Twisted: Bangerz N Bopz No. 48 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA Records; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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