Good News by The Stereo Twins

Finding inspiration in a thematic concept from their friend, John Hanley, the Huseman brothers picked up their guitars and pens in 2011 to begin the four-year journey of writing and producing Good News. The album is the first to feature Brandt and Matt singing all the vocals and playing most of the instruments (along with a helping hand from Splitsville member, Paul Krysiak, on several tracks). It delivers everything you would want and expect from a Huseman Brothers' collaboration -- irresistible pop hooks, inventive arrangements, clever lyrics, and soaring vocals. Looking for some good news to brighten your day? It's waiting for you, right here, with Good News by The Stereo Twins.

MATT
John and I had discussed working on a musical project for a while, and he finally reeled me in with an intriguing concept based on the teachings of Jesus from the New Testament. I said I'd do it if I could get Brandt on board and if we could stay away from being too didactic. Based on John's dense proposal for the album's direction and lyrical structure, I initially proposed some pop songs reminiscent of our earlier work with The Greenberry Woods, while Brandt expanded our musical palette with a variety of songwriting styles. What we ended up with is something both comparable to, and a radical departure from, anything my brother and I have attempted before.

BRANDT
I welcome any opportunity to make music with my brother and I thought John's premise for the album would be fun to dig into. Matt and I are both (amateur) students of religious history and have been fascinated by the story of Jesus of Nazareth. John laid down a compelling narrative and we ended up sticking pretty close to the concept, with some changes to the lyrical ideas. Most of the basic tracks were created on the fly, without a lot of analysis. I think this gives the album a looser feel. All in all there is a good mix of styles and the album is a fun listen.

Former members of The Greenberry Woods and current Splitsville members, Brandt and Matt Huseman, continue their lifelong musical partnership with this offering as The Stereo Twins.