Some of my most enduring musical memories are of male-female duos
whose chemistry comes right through the speakers and sits in your lap: Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Otis Redding and Carla Thomas, and Sonny and Cher (yeah, baby). And later, the Eurythmics, Richard and Linda
Thompson, and Everything But the Girl.
Each of these new duos manages to serve up something original,
yet familiar; tuneful, yet electric.
Tennis, Origins – These two scored last year with a sweet song cycle about a sailing trip. This is a little edgier.
Chairlift, I Belong in Your Arms – Straight outta Brooklyn. If it’s brand new, can it
still be New Wave?
Jenny and Johnny, Scissor Runner – Side project from Jenny Lewis (sigh) of
Rilo Kiley, and her guy Jonathan Rice. As in "never run with scissors". Yes, Mother.
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