12.06.11 The Chapin Sisters
Abigail and Lily Chapin are singing, songwriting sisters perform under the name THE CHAPIN SISTERS. They are known for pristine harmonies and haunting melodies that have gained comparisons to sister acts of old and Appalachian family groups, yet their songs and arrangements have a very contemporary aspect, with elements of pop, blues and psychedelic rock. Their first full-length record Lake Bottom LP was produced by Thom Monahan (Lily’s, Devendra Bandhart, Vetiver) and Mike Daily (Whiskeytown, Grace Potter), the record was critically acclaimed and was named one of LA Weekly’s Top Ten Records of 2008.
Abigail and Lily and co-producers Jesse Lee (Gang Gang Dance) and Louie Stephens (Rooney) retreated to an old family farm in rural New Jersey where they put together a studio and recorded their new album, TWO. This record incorporates lush keyboards, layered percussion, electric guitars and warm, rich vocal tones, in addition to the staple acoustic guitar and the harmonies that the sisters are already known for. TWO was released in the US & Canada in September 2010 and will be released in the UK and Europe May 9th via their own label, Lake Bottom Records.
In 2010, The Chapin Sisters were busy touring as part of She & Him’s band and opening many of their shows. They released a 5 song live EP – Oh, Hear The Wind Blow in the Summer. They headlined their first national club tour in the US in the Fall. They are currently featured on the b-side to the new She & Him single, “I Put A Spell On You”/”Lingering Still (live from KCMP)”.
“There’s a sinsister tenderness to this L.A. duo’s sad, soft, gorgeous folk.”
- Jonathan Durbin/Paper