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'{{Short description|American rock band}} {{More citations needed|date=August 2018}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = The Lemon Twigs | image = Lemon Twigs Chicago IL September 2023.jpg | image_size = | landscape = yes | caption = The Lemon Twigs at [[Goose Island Brewery]] Block Party in [[Chicago, Illinois]] in 2023 | alt = The Lemon Twigs at Goose Island Block Party in Chicago Illinois in 2023 | alias = | origin = [[Hicksville, Long Island]], New York, U.S. | genre = {{hlist|[[Indie rock]]|[[power pop]]|[[glam rock]]|[[indie pop]]|[[baroque pop]]|[[art rock]]}} | years_active = 2014–present | label = [[Captured Tracks]], [[4AD]], Winspear | associated_acts = | website = {{URL | thelemontwigs.com }} | current_members = * Brian D'Addario * Michael D'Addario }} '''The Lemon Twigs''' are an American [[rock music|rock]] band from [[Long Island]], New York, fronted by brothers Brian (b. March 21, 1997)<ref>{{cite web|title=Brian D'Addario|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2637923/|publisher=[[IMDb]]}}</ref> and Michael D'Addario (b. March 3, 1999).<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|last=Yeung|first=Neil Z.|title=The Lemon Twigs {{!}} Biography & History|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-lemon-twigs-mn0003539906/biography|access-date=18 January 2017|publisher=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> Both brothers are vocalists, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists. == History == === Early childhood === Brian and Michael were born two years apart from each other, both in March. Ronnie D'Addario, their father, is a musician and songwriter from Manhattan who played with Irish folk singer [[Tommy Makem]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=REVIEWS |url=http://www.ronniedaddario.com/reviews.html |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=RONNIE D'ADDARIO - MUSICIAN |language=en}}</ref> Susan Hall, their mother, is a neuropsychologist<ref>{{Cite web |title=BIO |url=http://www.ronniedaddario.com/bio.html |access-date=2022-12-01 |website=RONNIE D'ADDARIO - MUSICIAN |language=en}}</ref> from Ohio who pursued acting and entertainment in her younger years.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}} The first few years of the D'Addario brothers' lives were spent in an apartment in Flushing, Queens. The family moved to a house in the suburbs of Long Island soon after the children were born. The brothers were raised in a musical household and learned to play and sing at a very early age. === Formation and first years === Brian and Michael D'Addario had extensive stage experience as children. Brian played [[Gavroche]] in ''[[Les Misérables (musical)|Les Miserables]]'' and Flounder in ''[[The Little Mermaid (musical)|The Little Mermaid]]'' on Broadway. Michael appeared in ''[[The Coast of Utopia]]'', ''The Radio City Christmas Spectacular'', and the 2008 production of ''[[All My Sons]]''. Michael also appeared in a variety of television shows and films, such as ''[[John Adams (miniseries)|John Adams]]'' on HBO, ''[[Are We There Yet? (TV series)|Are We There Yet?]]'' on TBS, and the 2012 films ''[[People Like Us (2012 film)|People Like Us]]'' and ''[[Sinister (film)|Sinister]]''.<ref>Anon, Life for young actors is more than play, Bennington Banner, 9 October 2008 p. 11</ref> The Lemon Twigs were founded by the brothers while they were both students at [[Hicksville High School (New York)|Hicksville High School]] on Long Island, New York. The siblings both perform lead vocals, lead guitar, drums and other instruments. Their first release was the cassette ''What We Know'', issued in a limited edition of 100 copies (with digital download) in 2015 by Winspear.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Lemon Twigs – What We Know|url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Lemon-Twigs-What-We-Know/release/7602391|access-date=11 April 2018|publisher=[[Discogs]]}}</ref> === 2016–2018: ''Do Hollywood'' === On their first generally released album, ''[[Do Hollywood]]'', each brother took the lead on vocals and guitar on the songs he composed; during live performances, this setup was preserved, with the remaining D'Addario playing the drums, and fellow schoolmates Megan Zeankowski and Danny Ayala (who have played with the D'Addarios on and off since their youth) playing bass and keyboards, respectively. Ayala also sang backing vocals. The album, produced by [[Jonathan Rado]] of [[Foxygen]], was recorded in the spring of 2015, with the members being only 15 and 17 at the time of its creation. The Lemon Twigs served as opening act for fellow New York City/Long Island-based alt-rockers [[Sunflower Bean]] on their East Coast tour in late 2016 and performed on television programs like ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]'', ''[[CBS This Morning]]'' "Saturday Sessions" and ''[[Conan (talk show)|Conan]]'' along the way. In early 2017 it was announced that the band would play on day one of the [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival]] in Indio, California on April 14, 2017. This performance saw the Twigs joined by one of the band's "favorite musicians ever, in the whole world", Todd Rundgren, to play "Couldn't I Just Tell You" from Rundgren's classic 1972 [[double album]], ''[[Something/Anything?]]''. The Lemon Twigs released the ''Do Hollywood'' tracks "These Words" and "As Long As We're Together" as a double-A-side single, and made videos for both songs. The third single was the album opener, "I Wanna Prove to You", with a video directed by Nick Roney. The band played at several major festivals in the summer of 2017, such as [[Glastonbury Festival|Glastonbury]], [[Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival|Outside Lands]], [[Lollapalooza]], [[Austin City Limits Music Festival|Austin City]], and the [[Montreux Jazz Festival|Montreux]],<ref>{{cite web|title=The Lemon Twigs Concert Setlists & Tour Dates|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-lemon-twigs-3c0add3.html|website=Setlist.fm|access-date=17 November 2017}}</ref> in addition to opening for [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]] across the United States. These 2017 shows saw the band covering songs such as "Fish and Whistle" by [[John Prine]], "I Walked with a Zombie" by [[Roky Erickson]], "You Can't Talk to the Dude" by [[Jonathan Richman]], "I've Begun to Fall in Love" by [[R. Stevie Moore]], "Love Stepped Out" by their father, [http://www.ronniedaddario.com/ Ronnie D'Addario], and "I Can Feel the Fire" by [[Ronnie Wood]]; they notably performed the latter song with Thomas Hedlund of Phoenix on drums while supporting Phoenix at the [[Hollywood Bowl]] alongside [[Mac DeMarco]]. In September 2017 the band released an EP, ''Brothers of Destruction'', containing songs recorded during the ''Do Hollywood'' sessions. === 2018–2019: ''Go to School'' === The band's second album, ''[[Go To School]]'', a musical about a chimpanzee raised as a human boy, was released on August 24, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |last=Griffin |first=Noemi |title=The Lemon Twigs Are Releasing an LP About a Chimp That Goes to School |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/07/the-lemon-twigs-are-releasing-an-lp-about-a-chimp.html |website=Paste |date=10 July 2018 |access-date=18 August 2018}}</ref> Singles included: "If You Give Enough," "Small Victories," and "The Fire." The album debuted at number 93 on the [[UK Albums Chart]] on September 6, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20180831/7502/|title=UK Albums chart for September 6, 2018|website=Official Charts|access-date=29 September 2018}}</ref> The band were also announced as one of the support acts for [[Arctic Monkeys]]' 2018 tour in support of their album ''[[Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ArcticMonkeys/photos/rpp.9520450966/10156255426345967/?type=3&theater|title=Arctic Monkeys|website=Facebook.com|access-date=24 August 2018}}</ref> Prior to beginning their run of shows promoting ''Go to School'', the group underwent a number of personnel changes. Both Megan Zeankowski and Danny Ayala were replaced by Daryl Johns (bass), Andres Valbuena (drums) and Tommaso Taddonio (keyboards).{{citation needed|date=August 2018}} === 2020: ''Songs for the General Public'' === On March 2, 2020, the band announced that ''[[Songs for the General Public]]'', their third studio album, was scheduled to be released on May 1, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://4ad.com/|title=The official website for independent record label 4AD.|website=4ad.com|access-date=21 August 2020}}</ref> However, due to complications of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the album's release was changed to August 21, 2020. Singles included: "The One," "Moon," "Only A Fool," and "No One Holds You (Closer Than the One You Haven't Met)." === 2023: ''Everything Harmony'' === ''[[Everything Harmony]]'' is the fourth studio album by American rock band the Lemon Twigs, released on May 5, 2023, through [[Captured Tracks]]. It was self-produced by the band and received positive reviews from critics. The album produced the singles "Corner of My Eye," "In My Head," "Anytime of Day," and "Every Day Is the Worst Day of My Life." == Collaborations == The Lemon Twigs played on [[Foxygen]]'s 2017 album ''[[Hang (Foxygen album)|Hang]]'', credited as playing drums, percussion, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, piano and organ.<ref>{{cite web|last=Joffe|first=Justin|date=20 January 2017|title=How Foxygen Channelled L.A.'s Rich Music History on 'Hang'|url=https://observer.com/2017/01/foxygen-jonathan-rado-hang-interview/|access-date=23 July 2021|website=[[The New York Observer|Observer]]}}</ref> They also were players on [[Weyes Blood]]'s ''[[Titanic Rising]]'', released in 2019 via Sub Pop records. Michael played drums on three of the tracks, while Brian played guitar, bass, piano and synthesizer on five tracks; he is also credited with production on "Mirror Forever" and providing the string arrangement to album opener "A Lot's Gonna Change", and instrumental closer "Nearer To Thee."<ref>{{cite web|last=Edelstone|first=Steven|date=2 April 2019|title=Weyes Blood's Titanic Rising is a stunning early contender for album of the year|url=https://www.avclub.com/weyes-blood-s-titanic-rising-is-a-stunning-early-conten-1833718909|access-date=23 July 2021|website=[[The A.V. Club]]}}</ref> The Lemon Twigs performed on many tracks for [[Tim Heidecker]]'s album ''[[Fear of Death]]'', released on September 25, 2020, alongside Weyes Blood. They are credited for playing bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, drums, vocals, and mellotron.<ref>{{cite web|last=Colburn|first=Randall|date=5 August 2020|title=Tim Heidecker announces new album with Weyes Blood, Lemon Twigs|url=https://www.avclub.com/tim-heidecker-made-a-record-about-death-with-weyes-bloo-1844619041|access-date=23 July 2021|website=[[The A.V. Club]]}}</ref> == Style == ''[[The Times]]'' characterized The Lemon Twigs as "a modern-day band combining the melodic, harmony-rich soft rock of [[Wings (band)|Wings]] and [[Supertramp]], the underground cool of [[Big Star]] and the [[Ramones]], and the theatricality of Broadway musicals."<ref>{{cite news |last=Hodgkinson |first=Will |date=10 August 2016 |title=The Lemon Twigs at Sebright Arms, E2 |newspaper=[[The Times]] |location=London }}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]'' cited the "humbling beauty of their songs" and their "sumptuous harmonies."<ref>{{cite news |last=Simpson |first=Dave|date=2 December 2016 |title=The Lemon Twigs review – mullets, high kicks and sumptuous harmonies |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/dec/02/the-lemon-twigs-review-brudenell-social-club-leeds|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> The band was signed to British alternative music label [[4AD]] in 2015. Their debut album, ''Do Hollywood'', was released in October 2016 to critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|title=Artists to Watch This Year: The Lemon Twigs|url=https://musicmusingsandsuch.wordpress.com/2017/01/03/feature-artists-to-watch-this-year-the-lemon-twigs/|website=Musicmusingsandsuch|access-date=17 November 2017|date=3 January 2017}}</ref> A number of diverse pop music figures have publicly expressed admiration for the Twigs: [[Elton John]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Reese|first=Nathan|title=Sir Elton John Interviews One of His Favorite New Musicians|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/18/t-magazine/entertainment/elton-john-whitney-band.html|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=17 November 2017|date=18 October 2016}}</ref> [[The Zombies]],<ref name=Pedtridis>{{cite news|last=Petridis|first=Alex|title=Meet the Lemon Twigs, the New York teens who went from Les Mis to glam powerpop|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/oct/13/meet-the-lemon-twigs-the-new-york-teens-who-grew-up-in-public-and-ended-up-in-1974|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=17 November 2017|date=13 October 2016}}</ref> [[Boy George]], [[Laura Marling]], [[Gilbert O'Sullivan]], [[Gary Brooker]], [[Marc Almond]], [[Iggy Pop]], [[Todd Rundgren]], [[Flea (musician)|Flea]], and [[Gerard Way]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Gerard Way - Morning listening- The Lemon Twigs My friend just turned me on to these chaps- first track is a dash of Partridge Family and a touch of LSD {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/gerardway/photos/a.255765791292538/640191186183328/ |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref> Their musical style has been described as [[indie rock]],<ref name="allmusic"/> [[power pop]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Miers|first=Jeff|date=9 May 2017|title=5 questions with Todd Rundgren|url=https://buffalonews.com/entertainment/5-questions-with-todd-rundgren/article_6a468488-02f2-543c-9662-ae8bd3ad2480.html|access-date=23 July 2021|website=[[The Buffalo News]]}}</ref> [[glam rock]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Hodgkinson|first=Will|date=19 January 2018|title=Staring at a screen? Starcrawler prefer to rock|work=[[The Times]]|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/staring-at-a-screen-starcrawler-prefer-to-rock-9ql58z59v|access-date=23 July 2021|issn=0140-0460}}</ref> [[indie pop]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Seeberger|first=Tim|date=9 October 2017|title=The Lemon Twigs Take Root|url=https://www.longislandpress.com/2017/10/09/the-lemon-twigs-take-root/|access-date=23 July 2021|website=[[Long Island Press]]}}</ref> [[baroque rock]],<ref name="allmusic"/> and [[art rock]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Roberts|first=Chris|date=19 August 2019|title=4AD: a guide to the best albums|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/4ad-a-guide-to-the-best-albums|access-date=23 May 2021|website=Louder Sound}}</ref> ==Band members== {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} '''Current members''' * Brian D'Addario – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, trumpet, violin (2014–present) * Michael D'Addario – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, percussion (2014–present) '''Touring members''' * Danny Ayala – keyboards, vocals, drums, guitar, bass (2014–2017, 2023–present) * Reza Matin - drums, vocals, guitar (2023–present) '''Former touring members''' * Daryl Johns – bass, vocals (2018–2021) * Tommaso Taddonio – keyboards (2018–2021) * Andres Valbuena – drums (2018–2021) * Megan Zeankowski – bass (2014–2017){{col-end}} * Will Berman — drums, guitar, keyboards (2022) <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ldA-I0Y4hY | title=The Lemon Twigs - Full Performance - Live @ Grog Shop 2022 - YouTube | website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref> * James Richardson — bass, synth, vocals (2022) <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ldA-I0Y4hY | title=The Lemon Twigs - Full Performance - Live @ Grog Shop 2022 - YouTube | website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref> ==Discography== ===Studio albums=== * ''What We Know'' (2015, limited-edition cassette) * ''[[Do Hollywood]]'' (2016) * ''[[Go to School]]'' (2018) * ''[[Songs for the General Public]]'' (2020)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-lemon-twigs-postpone-release-of-new-album-songs-for-the-general-public-2636210 |title=The Lemon Twigs postpone release of new album 'Songs For The General Public' |website=NME |date=27 March 2020 |access-date=25 April 2020 |last=Krol, Charlotte}}</ref> * ''[[Everything Harmony]]'' (2023) ===EPs=== * ''Brothers of Destruction'' (2017) ===Singles=== * "These Words"/"As Long as We're Together" (2016) * "I Wanna Prove to You" (2017) * "Night Song" (2017) * "Why Didn't You Say That?" (2017) * "Foolin' Around"/"Tailor Made" (2018) * "If You Give Enough" (2018) * "Small Victories" (2018) * "The Fire" (2018) * "The One" (2020) * "Moon" (2020) * "Live in Favor of Tomorrow" (2020) * "No One Holds You Closer (Than The One You Haven’t Met)" (2020) * "Corner of My Eye" (2023) * "Any Time of Day" (2023) * "In My Head" (2023) * "Every Day Is the Worst Day of My Life" (2023) * "My Golden Years" (2024) ===Live albums=== * ''The Lemon Twigs LIVE'' (2020) ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jul/18/new-band-of-the-week-the-lemon-twigs-no-112-glam-baroque New band of the week: The Lemon Twigs] (''The Guardian'', July 18, 2016) * [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2637923/ Brian D'Addario] at IMDb * [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2579443/ Michael D'Addario] at IMDb * Randall Colburn, [https://consequence.net/2018/08/the-lemon-twigs-go-to-school-stream/ The Lemon Twigs provide a Track By Track breakdown of their new concept album, Go to School] * [http://www.ronniedaddario.com/ Ronnie D'Addario Website] {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Lemon Twigs}} [[Category:2015 establishments in New York City]] [[Category:Sibling musical duos]] [[Category:4AD artists]] [[Category:Indie rock musical groups from New York (state)]] [[Category:American power pop groups]] [[Category:American art rock groups]] [[Category:Musical groups established in 2015]] [[Category:Musical groups from Long Island]] [[Category:People from Hicksville, New York]]'