Chapin Sisters
| The Chapin Sisters | |
|---|---|
 The Chapin Sisters performing in San Diego, California on December 7, 2009. From left to right: Abigail Chapin, Lily Chapin. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Folk, Psychedelic, Pop music |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Lake Bottom Records, Plain Recordings |
| Website | thechapinsisters.com |
| Members |
Abigail Chapin Lily Chapin |
| Past members | Jessica Craven |
The Chapin Sisters are an American folk pop musical group consisting of sisters Abigail Chapin and Lily Chapin, and formerly their half-sister Jessica Craven. Abigail and Lily are daughters of folk singer Tom Chapin and nieces of singer-songwriter Harry Chapin. Jessica Craven's father is director Wes Craven.
Early career
The sisters grew up in New York, but by 2004 all three had relocated to Los Angeles, where they began their band at the urging of their half-brother Jonathan Craven. Before they had ever played a show together or considered themselves a band, their slow, acoustic version of Britney Spears' song "Toxic" gained attention and radio play around the country.
The Lake Bottom LP
Spurred by the sudden interest in their singing abilities, they put a collection of songs and on March 18, 2008 they released their debut full-length album Lake Bottom LP on the Plain Recordings label. Initially it only released on vinyl records, but was soon placed on compact disc.
Many of the music critics were positive, as "they haunt the interstices of folk, pop, and blues, and play seductive games with the knife-edge of heartache. Their soft harmonies and dark sidelong lyrics fit perfectly into a new folk aesthetic that is more twisted than freaky." according to popmatters.com, and "their music blends the harmonies of traditional sister-acts with a modern lyrical sensibility." FLAVORPILL of San Francisco wrote "The one virtue the Chapin Sisters shares with classic sister acts of old becomes apparent when they sing together: that shiver of spotless, familial unity that makes every syllable woundingly poignant."
2010, the departure of Jessica, and 'Two'
In early 2010 Jessica took a "leave of absence" and left the band to spend time with her newborn baby, and Lily and Abigail, now a duo, set out on tour with the folk pop duo She & Him, consisting of M. Ward and actress Zooey Deschanel, singing back-up vocals, and opening many of the shows as well.
On September 14, 2010, Abigail and Lily released their second full-length album "Two" on their own label, Lake Bottom Records. It was co-produced by Louie Stephens of Rooney and Jesse Lee of Gang Gang Dance.[1]
A Date With the Everly Brothers
The band's newest record, released on April 23rd, 2013, is a tribute to The Everly Brothers titled 'A Date With the Everly Brothers'. It was funded via a successful Kickstarter campaign that ended up raising over 150% of the band's goal.[2]
Discography
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Chapin Sisters EP | Lake Bottom Records |
| 2007 | The Chapin Sisters/The Winter Flowers: Split LP | Manimal Vinyl |
| 2008 | Lake Bottom LP | Plain Recordings/Lake Bottom Records |
| 2010 | Two | Lake Bottom Records |
| Oh, Hear the Wind Blow | Lake Bottom Records | |
| 2013 | A Date With the Everly Brothers | Lake Bottom Records |
References
- ↑ "bio". The Chapin Sisters. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ↑ "kickstarter campaign". Kickstarter. 2013-04-12. Retrieved 2013-05-09.