The Watson Twins
Indie Rock / Folk
The Watson Twins have have been very busy over the last few months recording their first full length album, which set to be released JUNE 28TH, 2008 via VANGUARD RECORDS! Chandra and Leigh, were raised in the rolling hills of Louisville, Kentucky. In 1998, with an atlas and a pick-up truck, they found themselves in Los Angeles playing and recording with notable Silverlake bands (Rilo Kiley, Earlimart, Orphan Train, etc.). From this inspiring time grew the songs of The Watson Twins. In Fall 2005, The Watson Twins recorded with Jenny Lewis on her first solo record, “Rabbit Fur Coat” (Team Love). Joining the red haired songstress from Tokyo to Berlin, through the US and back again, the girls enchanted each sold out audience with their soaring choruses and angelic sound. In Fall 2006, The Watson Twins began promoting their own self released EP "Southern Manners"; a collection of melancholy, intimate songs created with a raw, soulful approach. The music from the EP and their forth coming full length record embody the traditional soul, gospel and country harmonies that surrounded their youth, while incorporating the sounds of indie and classic rock which have been a large part of their musical experience. This introspective and inspired approach puts them in an Indie Rock category and compares them with the likes of Neko Case, Emmylou Harris and Cat Power. “Southern Manners” EP is currently self-released and manufactured/distributed via Junketboy and songs from this record have been featured on Grey’s Anatomy, The Sundance Film Festival and independent film soundtracks. The Watson Twins full length debut will be released on historic Vanguard Records. The album was produced by Russell Pollard and J. Soda (members of EVEREST) and is the follow up to the Watson Twins 2006 self-released and critically acclaimed EP. Highlights of 2007 thus far include: SOLD OUT performance at The Getty Museum, Noise Pop, SXSW, Direct TV Performance, Emmylou Harris Tribute, MTV, Bumbershoot, Fall Tour, Live in studio Performance on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic!
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