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For The Handsome Family, Music Is A Safe Place To Express 'Terrifying Things'

The Handsome Family's Rennie and Brett Sparks split songwriting duties. Rennie writes the lyrics, then Brett puts her words to music. Meow Wolf/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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For The Handsome Family, Music Is A Safe Place To Express 'Terrifying Things'

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Married couple Rennie and Brett Sparks have been writing songs together for 21 years. Their latest album, Unseen, is based on their experiences living in the Southwest.

For The Handsome Family, Music Is A Safe Place To Express 'Terrifying Things'

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Why Isn't The Second Season Of 'True Detective' More Surprising?

Rachel McAdams appears with Colin Farrell in HBO's new season of True Detective. Lacey Terrell/HBO hide caption

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Why Isn't The Second Season Of 'True Detective' More Surprising?

HBO's crime drama returns for its second season on Sunday. It has a new cast, setting and story. Our TV critic says the new episodes should have retained a bit more of what worked from last season.

Why Isn't The Second Season Of 'True Detective' More Surprising?

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