There’s something truly special about sibling duos in music, and New York City-based brothers Abner and Harper James, known as Eighty Ninety, are no exception. The duo has been making waves in the indie-pop scene since their debut single “Three Thirty” reached #2 on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart. Since then, their music has been streamed over 30 million times and featured on numerous Spotify playlists, including New Music Friday, Pop Rising, Indie Pop, Chill Pop, and more. Their latest single, “2 Carat,” serves as an alluring introduction to their upcoming debut full-length album. The track blends organic instrumentation, atmospheric production, and poignant lyricism, with a theme centered around falling apart and learning how to put oneself back together. The duo describes the track as being about “coming to terms with the realization that the right person may have come (and gone) at the wrong time when you weren’t whole enough to be able to recognize or reciprocate their love.” It’s a relatable sentiment that many listeners are sure to connect with. The duo’s music is a unique fusion of intimate storytelling, sticky melodies, and minimalist pop productions built on acoustic instruments and electronic sounds. They refer to their style as “808s and telecasters,” which is not only a reference to their music but also their anything-goes mentality in the studio. Their songs are deeply personal and introspective, often exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Eighty Ninety’s music, videos, and performances have been featured in numerous blogs and publications, including Ones To Watch, Alternative Press, Galore, LadyGUNN, Indie Shuffle, Billboard, NME, Huffington Post, Local Wolves, Dancing Astronaut, and Run the Trap. They’ve received glowing reviews from tastemakers, with Billboard describing them as “masters of heart-on-sleeve indie-pop.” Even Taylor Swift has taken notice, adding their single “Your Favorite Song” to her official Spotify playlist Songs Taylor Loves. Last year saw the release of their second EP, ‘The Night Sky,’ which served as the follow-up to their highly successful debut record, ‘Elizabeth.’ With the release of their two EPs and a number of hit standalone singles, Eighty Ninety have cemented themselves as ones to watch in the indie-pop space. Their upcoming debut full-length album promises to be their most personal and introspective work yet, exploring the struggles of falling apart and learning how to put oneself back together. It’s a journey that listeners are sure to connect with, and we can’t wait to see where Eighty Ninety’s journey takes them next.
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