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The Watson Twins
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Long before their entwined voices took them around the world—first as harmony singers for Jenny Lewis, then as leaders of their own critically acclaimed band—The Watson Twins grew up in the American South. Chandra and Leigh Watson’s Southern roots break through the surface once again with Holler, an album that highlights the identical twin sisters’ songwriting chops and vocal chemistry.
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Wed. Aug. 16, 2023
Wed. Aug. 16, 2023 6p.m.
Genre
Popular Music
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“...proof that the Watson Twins’ writing chops are as worthy of a draw as their blood harmonies.”
—Rolling Stone
“As twins, they can shape-shift even more effectively than most polyphonic siblings; the aura they project, of one voice split in tow, enhances their ability to cast a spell.”
—The Los Angeles Times
Long before their entwined voices took them around the world—first as harmony singers for Jenny Lewis, then as leaders of their own critically acclaimed band—The Watson Twins grew up in the American South. They sang in the church choir and listened to both gospel classics and country standards. Those sounds became part of their musical foundation, connecting the siblings to their Kentucky hometown even after they relocated to Los Angeles and, years later, settled in Nashville.
Chandra and Leigh Watson’s Southern roots break through the surface once again with Holler (released June 23, 2023). Recorded with their Tennessee–based touring band and produced by Grammy® nominee Butch Walker, it’s an album that highlights the identical twin sisters’ songwriting chops and vocal chemistry. Songs like “Two Timin’” and “The Palace” make room for Telecaster twang and honky-tonk harmonies, while ballads like “Never Be Another You” are countrified classics for the modern world. Together, these 10 songs nod to the siblings’ old-school influences while boldly pushing forward into new territory. Captured during a series of live-in-the-studio recording sessions, Holler isn’t just The Watson Twins’ most collaborative album to date—it’s their strongest, too.
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