Dec 24, 2015 singers aimee mann and ted leo work together as the both, and this holiday season they get their yuletide cheer on with a sweet song commemorating the occasion. Before i get to the debut from aimee mann and ted leos new band, i should explain milwaukeeans fraught relationship with tv sitcoms. For the both, critically adored singersongwriters aimee mann and ted leo choose to give themselves makeovers, gussying up each others respective sounds with complementary colors. Aimee mann and ted leo find common ground as the both. Theyre releasing their selftitled release on april 15th on aimees super ego records and play philly on may 3rd at union transfer.
On being the both the unlikely duo discuss the inner workings that led to their debut album. The both is the new collaboration between singersongwriter aimee mann and punkindie rock singersongwriter and guitarist ted leo. Indie rock icon ted leo and esteemed singersongwriter aimee mann have joined forces in a clash of independent music titans with. Aimee mann and ted leo stopped by npr for their tiny desk concert series in february, performing four tunes nprs bob boilen said the members of duo are often at opposite ends of the volume knob. Guitarist ted leo is a midwestern punk rocker whos established a reputation for musical genius as a solo act and with his band, the pharmacists. Critically acclaimed musicians aimee mann and ted leo have joined forces for a collaborative project they call the both, with the duos selftitled debut album out april 15, 2014 via superego records. A conversation with the boths aimee mann and ted leo. Aimee mann and ted leo have combined their eloquent, slightly offkilter songwriting powers spin coupled with mann s gift for a pop melody and leo s penchant for spiky, urgent guitars, the end result is a bestof both worlds situation. The both is an american musical duo consisting of aimee mann and ted leo, both of whom had longstanding musical careers before beginning a collaboration in 20. Aimee mann and ted leo join forces as both rolling stone. Each singer sounds freshened and energized never diminished by. Comes with an insert featuring paper doll style cut outs of aimee mann and ted leo, and an innersleeve with lyrics, credits, and band photo.
The both perform in the current studio the current. Aimee mann stayed pretty damn lonesomesounding even when she had a singing partner with her. You can now purchase downloads of the both worldwide, as mp3s or lossless flac files. He didnt quite reinvent himself so much as dig out new modes of expression in his songwriting, first through a.
The both s first album represents the results of a wellconceived collaboration between two artists whove built up considerable goodwill with their long careers of firstrate songcraft. The both is an indie rock band that combines the talents of aimee mann and ted leo. Both feet on the ground with aimee mann and ted leo metro us. The duos selftitled debut will be released april 15 via superego records. For aimee mann and ted leo, known collectively as the both, such hiccups are merely ammunition for more jokes sp they proved early on in. Building on friendship forged while they were on tour together last year, it was leos solo sets that piqued manns interest in getting on stage.
Ted leo returns with new solo album, the hanged man. Nprs bob boilen said the members of duo are often at opposite ends of the volume knob. The art of process with aimee mann and ted leo on apple. Aug 06, 2014 aimee mann and ted leo talk about their working relationship and matching personalities in their new band, the both. But what started as separate sets during a mutual tour, then a few walkons during leos solo set, is now an adventure in collaboration and mutual. The both aimee mann and ted leo recorded a fun video for vulture where they performed a compilation of theme songs of several television shows, mashed together into one giant medley. The both s selftitled album is out april 15 via superego, and today theyve shared a video for the track. I think its fair to say that the majority of people who know a decent amount about music will be familiar with one, but perhaps not the other. And sure, theyre friends with a lot of musicians, but weirdly not as many as youd expect. Aimee mann and ted leo have joined forces for a collaborative project they call the both. The both aimee mann and ted leo goof off in milwaukee. Leos first lp since 2010 features aimee mann and chris wilson of the pharmacists. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Now, both artists have joined forces and are calling themselves the both.
I had a song that i had actually been writing with aimee in mind, and luckily it happened to be a song that she responded to and approached me and asked if she could join me onstage playing it, which spared me the angst of asking her to join me on it. Ted leo ribs aimee mann for being a few minutes tardy to a phone interview. Although they use language in very different ways he. Aimee mann and ted leo performing as the both in the currents. Ted leo and aimee mann go shopping at amoeba music in hollywood. Ted leo beams in from a time when electric guitars underpinned feisty songs that told hard truths. And sure, theyre friends with a lot of musicians, but. While im more familiar with aimees solo work than teds i only had brutalist bricks to judge ted by, i was pleasantly surprised to hear what sounds very much. Building on a friendship forged while they were on tour together last year, it was leos solo sets that piqued manns interest in getting on stage with him and writing music together. Leos grown into a palpable midrange not dissimilar to dirty projectors dave longstreth in his more flattering moments, and manns lowregister harmonies bow warmly against him like a.
The both tickets the both concert tickets and tour dates. Aimee mann and ted leo each one an accomplished artist in her or his own right have recently teamed up on a collaborative project. Aimee manns first new solo album in five years arrives with a title loaded with possible meanings and intent. Aimee mann ted leothe bothvinyl recordacoustic sounds. She released her debut solo album, whatever, in 1993, and has released many albums since. It came from a friend of mine asking me what the record was about, she explains. The voice actors for steg and opal ted leo and aimee mann, respectively are both in a musical duo called the both. Aimee mann and ted leo teamed up to form the both and released a selftitled debut album this week. Ted leo and aimee mann are two artists unaccustomed to sharing the marquee, but thats all changed now with the release of their collaborative album as the both, a synthesis and meetinginthe. Singersongwriter duo the both may have put out their first record earlier this year, but they have a storied history.
The art of process with aimee mann and ted leo is the newest artistic collaboration from legendary singersongwriters aimee mann and ted leo. The dues selftitled debut will be released april 15th on superego records. Aimee mann and ted leo, as the both, bronze the fonz on. Earlier this year, singersongwriters aimee mann and ted leo joined forces as the both to release their sixsong debut.
While both aimee mann and ted leo are perfectly capable of making records that are full of brainy, emotionally charged, and melodically rich songs, together they come together in a way that adds up to something greater than their solo work. Aimee previously provided vocals for the band til tuesday during the 1980s, and they were known for their new wave hits like voices carry. Apr 28, 2014 nprs stephen thompson introduces us to a song by the both, a side project of veteran musicians aimee mann and ted leo. The duos selftitled debut will be released in april 2014 via superego records. Building on a friendship forged while they were on tour together last year, it was leos solo sets that piqued manns interest in getting. The both is an american musical duo consisting of aimee mann and ted leo, both of whom had longstanding musical careers before beginning a collaboration. The announcement that aimee mann and ted leo would be releasing an album together under the name the both surprised some people, but it really shouldnt have. Janessa tries to give some sound advice to veteran rockers aimee mann and. In april 2014, she collaborated with leo on the both, their first album. When it was announced last year that ted leo would be touring. The both, the both aimee mann and ted leo find ways to share the spotlight on their charming debut as a duo.
The boths aimee man and ted leo cover tv theme songs. Not long after releasing their selftitled debut, the both aimee mann and ted leo have teamed up for another, albeit more wacky collaborative project. Ted leo and aimee mann write songs containing words like timorous and tourniquet. Alex cohen sits down with aimee mann and ted leo to talk about how it was for the two of them to work on their new album, the both. Most of all, their vocals sound great together whether singing in harmony or trading off parts. Theyll be at the paradise on 425 in boston, at union transfer on 53 in philadelphia, and at the bowery ballroom in new york on 429, with a stop at the. While mann and leo come from different musical worldsshes the former lead singer of the newwave onehit wonder til tuesday with a successful altrock solo career, and hes the hardcore vet who now makes. Aimee mann stopped by ted leos hotel room one day during their tour together last fall. Ted leo and aimee mann announce debut album as the both. After a couple of records that saw mann leaning toward the rockier side her last solo album, 2012s charmer, followed by her 2014 duo project with ted leo, the both, this new one finds the woman who gave the world wise up again deciding to slow up. Aimee mann, ted leo reveal both sides of their story. Mexican soccer fans view game as a culture, a religion how might garcettis great streets impact the health of.
But what started as separate sets during a mutual tour, then a few walkons during leos solo set, is now an adventure in collaboration. Mann began her career in the 1980s as the bassist and a vocalist for til tuesday, and wrote their topten single voices carry. Ted leo the song does not remain the same chicago tribune. For her, its provocative branding comes down to something akin to truth in advertising. Aimee mann has had a great run as a singersongwriter with a literary bent and melancholy streak. Aimee mann as the both would reintroduce him to the public realm in 2014a pleasant diversion that helped restore his confidence. The duos selftitled debut will be released april 15 via superego. The newlyformedbandgame musicians aimee mann and ted leo play together as the both, but how well do these new bandmates know each others quirks. In 1999, mann recorded songs for the soundtrack to the paul thomas anderson film. A collaboration, inspired by the fonz the pair, who play as the both, share the catalyst of their musical partnership. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the quotes submission guide.
After her time with til tuesday, aimee mann embarked on a solo career. Aimee mann and ted leo join forces as the both rolling stone. Building on a friendship forged while they were on tour together last year, it was leos solo sets that piqued manns interest in getting on stage. Coming out of the new york city punks ipod was the voice of phil lynott singing yeuh yeuh yeuh yeuh. Comes with an insert featuring paper doll style cut outs of aimee mann and ted leo, and an innersleeve with lyrics, credits, and band. Apr 11, 2014 aimee mann and ted leo stopped by npr for their tiny desk concert series in february, performing four tunes. Critically acclaimed musicians aimee mann and ted leo have joined forces for a collaborative project they call the both, with the duos selftitled debut. The both, a new band consisting of singersongwriter aimee mann and punk singer ted leo, will perform in chicago. Mann, who scored an oscar nod for 1997 magnolia soundtrack strummerbummer. Aimee mann and ted leo team up for their new album the both. Aimee mann, ted leo collaboration the both brings pop. Aimee mann and ted leo are launching a podcast and so are the pixies. It was leo s solo sets that piqued mann s interest in getting on stage with him and writing music together. On the both, learning to collaborate and their musical theater future.
Classic softrock duo air supply returns to the suburbs this weekend. Aimee mann born september 8, 1960 is an american singersongwriter. Their first album, selftitled the both, was released in april 2014. The duos selftitled debut album is built on a friendship forged while they were on tour together last year. Critically acclaimed musicians aimee mann and ted leo have joined forces for a collaborative project they call the both. Janessa tries to give some sound advice to veteran rockers aimee mann and ted leo of the both. Jan 23, 2014 critically acclaimed musicians aimee mann and ted leo have joined forces for a collaborative project they call the both. But what started as separate sets during a mutual tour, then a few walkons during leo s solo set, is now.
Of course everybodys asked you this, but how did you guys decide to become the both. Aimee mann is an oscarnominated singersongwriter and bassist who has scored hits as a solo artist and with til tuesday. The both featuring aimee mann and ted leo illustration for the album milwaukee. Apr 09, 2014 aimee mann and ted leo will release a collaborative album and tour under the name the both. Aimee mann has been a favorite singersongwriter of mine for years, so i was anxious to listen to this album.
Well we were on the road together, we were touring in the fall of 2012. Good friends and the both bandmates ted leo and aimee mann are playing a week apart in the new york city area this month. The guitar work is sometimes excellent and at times amateurish. Singers aimee mann and ted leo work together as the both, and this holiday season they get their yuletide cheer on with a sweet song commemorating the. While both aimee mann and ted leo are perfectly capable of making records that are full of brainy, emotionally charged, and melodically rich songs, together they come together in a way that adds up to. Aimee mann and ted leo have combined their eloquent, slightly offkilter songwriting powers spin coupled with manns gift for a pop melody and leos penchant for spiky, urgent guitars, the end result is a bestofbothworlds situation. Jan 24, 2014 the both, a new duo consisting of aimee mann and ted leo, will release their debut album the both on april 15th through manns own superego records. Aimee mann, ted leo split writing and singing duties in the both. Every other week, aimee and ted talk to friends across the creative spectrum to find out how they work.