Twin Diplomacy Are Just Getting Started

Before they were releasing records on Insomniac, Armada, and Confession, Twin Diplomacy were hockey players growing up in Miami. The twin brothers, Marius and Darius Bell, have quickly become one of the fastest-rising names in house music, earning support from artists like John Summit, Kaskade, Martin Garrix, and Tchami. Ahead of their June 19 performance at Knockdown Center alongside Ship Wrek, we caught up with the duo for a look beyond the booth.

The first thing they want people to know? If music hadn't worked out, they'd probably still be chasing a life in hockey—or fronting a rock band. Their roots in alternative music still run deep, with Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" remaining a track that instantly takes them back to where it all started.

When asked about the biggest moment of their career so far, the answer came easily: selling out their first headline tour. Another memory they'll never let go of is playing a sold-out show at Sound LA surrounded by friends, family, and the team that helped them get there.

These days, the artists inspiring them most include Odd Mob, while one of their favorite records to play is their upcoming remix of Prospa's "Don't Stop." Their own sound? They describe it in three words: dark, polished, and danceable.

Offstage, life is much simpler. Good food makes them happy. Golf and the gym fill their free time. Their pre-show routine includes Red Bull and coconut water, while their post-show ritual is far less glamorous: eating takeout in a hotel room and finally decompressing after the adrenaline wears off.

The twins admit they sometimes struggle with comparing themselves to others, something many artists can relate to. At the same time, they credit their success to being intentional, focused, and relentlessly driven.

And perhaps most importantly, they revealed two facts that tell you everything you need to know about Twin Diplomacy: they have an unhealthy habit of buying lasers whenever possible, and one of them puts coffee creamer in Coke Zero.

We'll let you decide which one is more concerning.

Catch Twin Diplomacy at Knockdown Center on June 19 alongside Ship Wrek, Jengi b2b N2N, and Slaycey.