The Twins of Franklin

The Twins of Franklin are not in fact twins, but best friends who fell in love belting show tunes and classical arias together in a dorm room. In the fifteen years since, they still have a lot in common. They’ve both become professional musicians, released multiple records, and played hundreds of shows as the Twins. Most recently, they’ve shared the experience of becoming moms.

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“So, do you still plan on doing music?” is something Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou are asked a lot now that they have kids. Keeping the band together was always the plan, and as it turns out, motherhood is actually inspiring AF. Being a mom isn’t easy, but hard things show you the good things in life. The Twins’ new music is proof of that.

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Their second and newest album, This Life, mixes hard and soft like only one thing can — American girl rock. It’s both powerful and birdsong sweet — like taking your 70s convertible out for a rage cruise on a sunny spring day.

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In contrast to their indie-pop album Low, This Life lets the Twins’ siren harmonies and band do the work. That band is made up of bass/harmonica player and third harmony Joe Shaheen and powerhouse drummer Brian Riedinger. Renowned producer Kevin Bowe (Etta James, The Replacements) knew exactly how to capture the energy of a Twins of Franklin live show, giving the album a perfect mix of raw emotion and organic instrumentation.