Sunset/Sunrise, the second album from the Seattle duo The Dutchess & The Duke, begins much as its predecessor, 2008’s She’s the Dutchess, He’s the Duke, did: stark vocals, acoustic guitar, visceral lyrics. And then, with the sound of a booming drum, there’s a shift into a much more expansive sound. It’s a reminder that, although this is only their second album under this name, this group is far from the first time Jesse Lortz and Kimberly Morrison have made music together. Notably, the lone single released by the girl-group-influenced The Sultanas is well worth tracking down. Read More »