Husband-and-wife duo Twin Temple made their late-night debut on The Daily Show and announced they will open for Jack White in Los Angeles.
Key facts
- •Twin Temple's new album, Doomed Lovers, is scheduled for release on October 9.
- •The band performed on The Daily Show in a church-themed set featuring upside-down crosses.
- •Alexandra James stated she practices witchcraft, while Zachary James practices magic.
- •The duo will open for Jack White at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on September 29.
- •Alexandra James cited the White Stripes song 'Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground' as the first track she learned on guitar.
Twin Temple, a musical duo consisting of Alexandra and Zachary James, performed on The Daily Show this Wednesday. The band, who describe their music as "Satanic doo-wop," performed their track "Haunt Me" from their upcoming album, Doomed Lovers. Following the appearance, the duo confirmed they will open for Jack White at the Hollywood Palladium on September 29.
Recent Tour Controversy
The band recently gained national attention after country singer Charley Crockett allegedly removed them from his tour due to their use of satanic imagery. Zachary James stated the band was shocked by the decision, which occurred just days before the scheduled performances. Alexandra James noted that the incident felt like a return of "Satanic Panic."
Artistic Philosophy
Alexandra James explained that the duo views Satan as a metaphor for rebellion and questioning authority. She noted that as a mixed-race woman growing up in America, she identified with the figure as an outsider. The band maintains that their music is rooted in the rock 'n' roll tradition of challenging societal norms.
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