They see themselves as musicians first, but are aware of that despite being at the cutting edge politically, their diversity as entertainers comes from an earlier era. “We never see ourselves as just musicians or singers,” says Jools Topp in a 2018 interview for AudioCulture. “We certainly don’t just see ourselves as comedians, you see, we’re vaudeville! We’re old school!”
Jools Topp - vocals, guitar
Lynda Topp - vocals, guitar
The Topp Twins Story: a 10-part series on RNZ National
Nick Bollinger on the Topp Twins, 2010
Anika Moa interviews the Topp Twins
The Topp Twins at Cuba Dupa, Wellington, 2017
The Topp Twins' TV series, NZ On Screen
Lynda Topp profile, NZ On Screen
Jools Topp profile, NZ On Screen
The Topps talk about their dad's love of corned beef
US site Queer Music Heritage interviews the Topps, 2001
Academic essay on Untouchable Girls documentary, by Lynda Johnston
NZ Herald: The rebels get their medals: Topp Twins Jools and Lynda become Dames, October 2018