The Handsome Family | |
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 The Handsome Family performing live in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Loose, Carrot Top, Scout Releases |
| Members | Brett Sparks Rennie Sparks |
| Past members | Mike Werner |
| Website | http://www.handsomefamily.com/ |
The Handsome Family is an American music duo consisting of husband and wife Brett and Rennie Sparks formed in Chicago, Illinois, and as of 2001 based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[1] They are perhaps best known for their song "Far from Any Road" from the album Singing Bones, which was used as the main title theme for the first season of the 2014 crime drama True Detective. The band's tenth album, Unseen, was released in 2016.[2] The band's 11th studio album Hollow, was released on September 8, 2023.[3]
- ^ Goodrich, Thomas. "Handsome Family, The – New Mexico Music Commission". Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ Ayers, Mike (2016-07-13). "Hear the Handsome Family's 'Gold' From Their Upcoming New Album 'Unseen' (Exclusive)". Wall Street Journal (Speakeasy blog). New York City. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
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