Aussie superstars, The Veronicas burst into the limelight back in 2007 when they released their career-defining single, “Untouched.” But despite their hordes of doting fans in their homeland, the twins, Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, practically disappeared from the Western charts, leading some to think they’d quit music altogether.
That was until a few weeks ago, when The Veronicas made the ultimate comeback on Triple J’s Like A Version, unearthing their early smash hit and delivering one of the most spectacular throwback performances in indie-pop history.
Music Man readers can watch the dazzling moment unfold in the video above—this clip has already amassed more than 1.3 million views within a mere 11 days!
Considering most of us viewers have neither heard nor seen The Veronicas in a decade or two, the twins’ performance sparks instant surprise – both vocals and image practically unchanged since the noughties, and their anthem, “Untouched,” standing stronger than ever before.
Despite almost 20 years having passed since the single’s release, The Veronicas attack the pop-rock tune with their original, raw energy; every pitch-perfect line identical to the record, and an automatic flashback for anyone who let their radio soundtrack their life back in 2007.
Just in case it couldn’t get any better, The Veronicas invited a live string section to bring their hit’s synth-pop elements to life: an organic and dramatic twist against their rock band backdrop, making way for an unparalleled rendition, sparkling with dance energy.
And it’s not just The Veronicas’ pitch-perfect song that’s sending fans into a Y2K meltdown. The sisters bring mid-noughties fashion back to the spotlight too, their combo of shades, midriff tops and low-rise jeans serving an immaculate, Paris Hilton-esque throwback to the era.
While The Veronicas fell off the charts in the UK and US following their 2014 self-titled album, they didn’t actually abandon the music scene, as their absence suggests. Following a seven-year hiatus, the twins returned in 2021 with their fourth and fifth studio albums, “Godzilla” and “Human,” and released their sixth album, “Gothic Summer,” in 2024 – each Top 10 records on their native Australian album charts, yet each failing to break into the mainstream in any other country.
This wasn’t the only track The Veronicas served fans during their Like A Version set. The twins also put a spin on Sombr’s 2025 hit, “12 to 12,” which Music Man readers can check out in the video above!