Aimee Mann and Ted Leo — each one a highly accomplished artist in her or his own right — have recently teamed up on a collaborative project they've dubbed The Both. On the week of their self-titled album release, The Both visited The Current studio to play some songs and to talk with Jill Riley.

Aimee and Ted are no strangers to The Current's studio, nor are they strangers to collaboration, which includes past appearances on the American Public Media program Wits.

In the interview, Jill asks Aimee and Ted about how their The Both collaboration came together, how they've learned to write together (despite living on opposite ends of the country), and how their common influences have helped shape The Both's sound.

It becomes very clear that Aimee Mann and Ted Leo are two artists who have enormous respect for one another and are also great friends. Listen to the entire interview to hear more about this strong musical friendship.

Songs Performed

"The Gambler"
"You Can't Help Me Now"
"No Sir"
All tracks off the album, The Both, which released on April 15, 2014, on SuperEgo Records.

Hosted by Jill Riley
Produced by Derrick Stevens
Engineered by Michael DeMark

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