Born and raised in Louisville, Ky., identical twins Chandra and Leigh Watson have developed a style of sweet, soulful indie-folk that does more than nod to alt-country influences. Their Southern charm, close-knit harmonies and high-profile collaborations with Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis have helped make the duo a hit in the L.A. folk scene and beyond. Click the link above to hear The Watson Twins perform material, live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.
The twins grew up in the midst of Southern country and roots traditions, then relocated to California in the late '90s to start a local band, Slydell. At the same time, they began to collaborate with other well-known musicians, including Lewis. The Watsons' fifth release as The Watson Twins, Talking to You, Talking to Me, came out this week; the record pulls more from Southern influences than previous releases, incorporating sultry soul and old-time country into the duo's confessionals.
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