The Handsome Family

The Handsome Family is an American band formed in 1993 by married duo Brett and Rennie Sparks. They blend country, folk, and Americana with dark, literary lyrics, pairing Rennie Sparks's narrative, often surreal storytelling with Brett Sparks's spare, atmospheric arrangements and distinctive vocals and instrumentation. Their music emphasizes mood and story, drawing on traditional roots sounds while cultivating a gothic-tinged, minimalist aesthetic.