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3/2/07, 4:50 pm EST

Assignment Seven Finalist: Brett Lindenberg on Meg and Dia

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Note: This is not an official Rolling Stone article. What follows is a submission to the “I’m From Rolling Stone” writing competition.


Meg and Dia

by Brett Lindenberg
Age: 24

Recipe for success in the music industry: Young and attractive? Check. Army of devoted MySpace friends? Yep. Twins? Hey, two out of three ain’t bad.

Indie-rock duo Meg and Dia may fit the bill for next big thing, but don’t lump them in with other sister acts en route to Disney Channel fame. These girls have paid their proverbial dues touring the coffee shop/club circuit of Utah and are poised to catapult in popularity since signing with Warner Brothers in February. Add a large helping of their single “Monster” in rotation on MTV2, an upcoming nation-wide tour, and a dash of that industry buzz; Meg and Dia have concocted their own formula for mainstream success, transforming themselves from open-mic maidens to budding pop princesses.

So discover them now… or from your friends in 3 months.

Meg and Dia Frampton – no relation to Peter – are an eccentric pair. They could easily capitalize on center-fold looks alone, but instead tone down their femininity with thrift-store sweaters and hipster jeans. They might write whimsical ballads touting the afflictions of teenage romance, but instead craft deceptively dark songs like “Cardigan Weather” about murdering an ex-lover, then sewing his body into a mattress so he can feel every notch in the bedpost. Not your typical pop song, but then again Meg and Dia are not your usual blend of pop.

So take heed Olsen twins, find the nearest exit Aly & AJ, because America is about to be introduced to the new generation of songful sisters - only this time we won’t be ashamed to own the album.

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Upelqiqh | 7/13/2009, 4:58 pm EST

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ellie | 5/10/2008, 6:00 pm EST

love them. period.

Nikolet | 3/18/2008, 8:17 pm EST

Nice site!

Rick Harrold | 2/12/2008, 11:12 am EST

Their awsome love the band

How old is Meg?

Rick | 2/12/2008, 11:09 am EST

How old is meg?

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Samantha Jenkins | 8/1/2007, 2:37 pm EST

I like the music videos and I will put Meg & DIa songs on my IPOD
I will see you soon then I am busy in my project access program
From, Samantha

Samantha Jenkins | 8/1/2007, 2:36 pm EST

I like the music videos and I will put Meg & DIa songs on my IPOD
I will see you soon then I am busy in my project access program
From, Samantha

Samantha Jenkins | 8/1/2007, 2:36 pm EST

I like the music videos and I will put Meg & DIa songs on my IPOD
I will see you soon then I am busy in my project access program
From, Samantha

Samantha Jenkins | 8/1/2007, 2:35 pm EST

Meg & DIa created good music and I love their music. I watched them on TV. Hopefully I will see them perform soon.

From, Samantha

Samantha Jenkins | 8/1/2007, 2:35 pm EST

Meg & DIa created good music and I love their music. I watched them on TV. Hopefully I will see them perform soon.

From, Samantha

Samantha Jenkins | 8/1/2007, 2:35 pm EST

Meg & DIa created good music and I love their music. I watched them on TV. Hopefully I will see them perform soon.

From, Samantha

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jessica | 3/24/2007, 11:41 pm EST

i love meg&dia, and i have seen them live and im proud to say that they are AMAZING live&they are animated on stage! Meg&Dia are super nice!

ComposeLove | 3/8/2007, 6:33 pm EST

Hell Yeh. M&D kick butt.

meglovesrs | 3/8/2007, 5:22 pm EST

Sounds good, but a little dry. Did he mention that they draw a lot of inspiration from these things called books? Meg and Dia both read a lot. They’re a great group.I think if I was able to qualify I could’ve rocked this piece. Good job though!

Anonymous | 3/8/2007, 2:25 pm EST

I’m still a Tegan and Sara girl.

Mr. Awesome | 3/7/2007, 10:02 pm EST

solid solid… super awesome

casey | 3/7/2007, 6:16 pm EST

I learned nothing about the band except for what they look like and what they wear. Oh, and they’re morbid… obviously I need to go get the album right away.

Amanda | 3/7/2007, 5:03 pm EST

It’s good, but others in the ten that “stood out” could have taken the cake. Props, anyways.

Sarah | 3/5/2007, 9:23 pm EST

meg and dia are really good. listen to indiana and roses

Sarah | 3/4/2007, 4:09 pm EST

not horrible, but a little boring.

Liz | 3/4/2007, 2:04 pm EST

Nice leads. Honestly, they almost persuaded me to read their articles…ish.

john | 3/4/2007, 2:43 am EST

agreed

jeff | 3/4/2007, 2:39 am EST

this is terrible

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