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Short Bio
The Twins of Franklin are a Folk/Rock band from Minneapolis, MN fronted by Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou. They have been enjoying the fruits of their labors following the successful release of their sophomore album "This Life" in May of 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. They are best friends Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou, two Minneapolis musicians who fell in love belting show tunes and classical arias together in a dorm room back in 2009. Over the past fifteen years, they have evolved into professional musicians, releasing multiple albums—both together and solo—and performing hundreds of shows as a dynamic duo.
Their newest album, “This Life” has received an overwhelmingly positive response since its release in May 2024. The album promises "a sonic journey unlike any other," as described by Tom Smouse from Music in Minnesota. He noted that it “blends introspective ballads with vibrant, soul-stirring melodies, featuring big, fun rock and roll songs that bookend the album. The overall experience is a cohesive indulgence of harmonies that will captivate listeners, serving as a testament to friendship, creativity, and the enduring power of music that has bonded the band together.”
Local legend Youa Vang put it eloquently for MSPMag when she said, "on their latest album, This Life, they come out swinging on their own terms with dense, intentional authenticity that is driven by emotional maturity."
In contrast to their indie-pop debut, “Low,” This Life showcases the Twins’ captivating harmonies while allowing their band to shine. That band is made up of bass/harmonica player and third harmony Joe Shaheen and powerhouse drummer Brian Riedinger. Since their Spring release, they’ve gotten to hear their songs in regular radio rotation, played to some of their biggest audiences to date, and continued to grow as humans, mothers, and friends.
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