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The Watson Twins: Talking to You, Talking to Me
Vanguard
Chandra and Leigh Watson, identical twins whose coal country harmonies graced Rilo Kiley front woman Jenny Lewis’ solo album Rabbit Fur Coat, return with more noir dreams for album number two. On their own, the twins skewer toward non-region-specific tonalities. Their debut, Fire Songs, was more Silverlake than Louisville and Talking to You, Talking to Me admires the night with a ghostly, echoed sound that bounces from sleek pop (“Modern Man”) to tense discovery (“Harpeth River”) to earnest ‘60s girl group harmonies (“Savin’ You,” “Tell Me Why”). They’re not afraid of the blues, as “Forever Me” broods while “Midnight” vamps over a nightclub organ. “Calling Out” puffs out “You’re No Good” like Betty Everett in 1963—and not Linda Ronstadt in 1975—with Carole King lurking in the shadows.
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Beth Hart "Baddest Blues"
Beth Hart shares the opening track from her latest album, Bang Bang Boom Boom, live at Relix.
Jamie Lidell "A Little Bit More"
Jamie Lidell sets up in the Relix boiler room and delivers a tune from his 2005 album Multiply
King Lincoln "Coffee"
Duane Trucks is happy to announce his new project, King Lincoln. Watch them perform “Coffee” live and acoustic at Relix’s Online-Video Coordinator’s loft in Williamsburg.
Crystal Bowersox "Dead Weight"
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Aqsi December 6, 2012, 04:22:15