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Short Bio
The Twins of Franklin are an Folk/Rock band from Minneapolis fronted by Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou. They have been enjoying great success following their release of "This Life" in May 2024.
"This Life promises a sonic journey unlike any other, blending introspective ballads with vibrant, soul-stirring melodies. This Life carries big, fun rock and roll songs that bookend the album, but the holistic journey is a cohesive indulgence of harmonies that will captivate listeners. It’s a testament to friendship, finding creativity, and the enduring power of music that has bonded the band together."
"Best friends since college, they are finding that music is not just another job. It is something that allows them to find definition outside of motherhood and who they are in relation to others.
These two strive to live outside of those meanings, and on their latest album, This Life, they come out swinging on their own terms with dense, intentional authenticity that is driven by emotional maturity."
The Twins of Franklin, who are neither twins nor called Franklin, prove that you can do both, rock and roll, for want of a better word, and family life, motherhood and al the rest. And do them brilliantly.
This Life is a gorgeous blend of folky delicacy and a more rock and roll deftness. And it is in such blends of rootsy revelations and foot-on-the-monitor groovers, all brilliantly draped and beautifully dressed in their trademark gorgeous harmonies, that the album comes alive. - The Big Takeover, Dave Franklin
Long Bio
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Booking & Management
Laura & Becky
Media Inquiries & Publicity
Krista Vilinskis
Elephants & Flowers Media
612 242 1727
elephantsandflowersmedia@gmail.com
Licensing
Becky Shaheen
In The Groove Music