Around these parts, when we refer to an artist as "twigs," we're almost always referring to FKA twigs. On a slightly less recurring basis, we're referring to the retro-pop rock band the Lemon Twigs. We're almost never talking about the Twigs, the alt-pop duo of twin sisters Laura and Linda Good. Back in 2014, the Twigs (the band) filed a trademark claim against twigs (the singer), before dismissing the case "voluntarily" not long after.
A decade and some change later, FKA twigs — real name Tahliah Barnett — is now much more famous. She's a Grammy winner, a movie star, and she's selling out Madison Square Garden; an opportune time for legal action. TMZ reports that the Twigs are back, and have been sending twigs cease-and-desist letters claiming twigs' trademark of the name infringes on their own and causes confusion.
twigs has reportedly asked for a declaration from a judge to put an end to the cease-and-desist letters so that she can continue with her own registered trademark. A lawyer for twigs agrees, saying it's "inconceivable that any member of the relevant consuming public could confuse Barnett’s offerings with those of Defendants or believe that the parties are affiliated or related to each other."
In other recent FKA twigs news, the setlists of her ongoing Body High Tour have featured some unreleased songs, including one called "Bluebird," which you can watch an audience clip of below. She's also hinted that she's been "crafting a new album over the last couple months."
