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10 November 2026 – Surely Shirley Announce Petticoats & Pistols and Bring Vintage Doo-Wop Into Contemporary Indie Pop
By Editorial Team - November 10, 2026
Summary
Australian twin-sister indie-pop duo Surely Shirley announce debut EP Petticoats & Pistols, sharing playful 1960s doo-wop and mariachi single 'Mine! Mine! Mine!'.
Key Facts
- Surely Shirley announce debut EP 'Petticoats & Pistols', set for release on February 19, 2027.
- Single 'Mine! Mine! Mine!' combines 1960s doo-wop harmonies, mariachi trumpets, and modern indie-pop production.
- Twin sisters Anisha and Jenaya Okpalanze have previously performed at SXSW, Lost Paradise, and Party in the Paddock.
- Entities: Surely Shirley, Anisha Okpalanze, Jenaya Okpalanze, The Beach Boys, The Del-Vikings, SXSW, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Australia
- Tags: surely-shirley, indie-pop, doo-wop, petticoats-and-pistols, mine-mine-mine, australian-music, vintage-pop, twin-duo
Australian indie-pop duo Surely Shirley have announced their forthcoming EP Petticoats & Pistols, scheduled for February 19, 2027. The announcement accompanies new single Mine! Mine! Mine!, a playful composition combining 1960s-inspired doo-wop harmonies with cinematic romance and contemporary independent-pop production.
The project consists of twin sisters Anisha and Jenaya Okpalanze, who have developed a distinctive artistic identity incorporating music, fashion and visual storytelling. Their influences include The Beach Boys and The Del-Vikings, although their recordings approach those traditions through a modern alternative-pop perspective. Mine! Mine! Mine! introduces mariachi-inspired instrumental elements alongside carefully arranged vocal harmonies, creating a sound that feels nostalgic without becoming a straightforward recreation of an earlier musical era.
The new recording follows Heartblush, which attracted attention through Spotify playlist support. Surely Shirley have also developed an increasingly visible social-media presence, including Jenaya's animated interpretation of Rizzo from Grease. Their growing reputation extends to live performances, with previous sold-out EP concerts in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Festival appearances have included SXSW in Austin, Lost Paradise, Party in the Paddock and Yours & Owls. The sisters have also supported Don West, Infinity Song and Kate Bollinger.
Petticoats & Pistols promises another opportunity to explore their combination of vintage aesthetics and contemporary songwriting. For listeners interested in independent pop with personality, the duo offer a refreshing alternative to increasingly interchangeable electronic production. Apparently the 1960s never completely disappeared; they simply waited for somebody to discover that excellent harmonies and theatrical fashion could still cause considerable excitement. Discover vibrant sounds in our indie-pop section and check out our daily music news.