There are some great musical collaborations out there. John Legend and The Roots (and now The Roots and Costello), Jay-Z and Kanye, and who could forget Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead? I know I can’t. Well, another great collaboration you should have picked up on is AM & Shawn Lee—and luckily for you, we’ve got a pair of tickets to their show at U Street Music Hall, presented by 9:30 Club on Tuesday, June 18, to give away.
Lee has collaborated with indie artist AM since 2011. Their debut as a touring duo was at a showcase at SXSW in Austin, Texas in the same year. After AM heard Lee’s Music and Rhythm album on the radio in Los Angeles, he decided to reach out to Lee through the Internet. The two became quick friends, sharing a common love for ’60s psychedelia and ’70s Italian soundtracks.
In September 2011, AM & Shawn Lee released their debut album Celestial Electric. When Rob Garza from Thievery Corporation heard the collaboration, he signed the debut album to his record label on ESL Music.
In May of this year, the duo released their second studio album La Musique Numerique, which features more synthy ’70s-inspired grooves, including a revamped version of Joe Jackson’s 1982 classic hit “Steppin’ Out.” Between the release of Daft Punk’s groovy Random Access Memories and La Musique Numerique, it’s safe to say that we’re going to spend the rest of our summer on a dance floor, and we’re aye-okay with that.
If you want to win a pair of tickets to see AM & Shawn Lee at U Street Music Hall this Tuesday, then tell us in the comments below, your favorite album of a duo or artist collaboration. My favorite as previously mentioned is the John Legend and The Roots’ album Wake Up! It’s so smooth.
The winner will be chosen at noon tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18, for that night’s show. Tickets are still available.
