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[2025] Cool! A roundup of Western bands with twin vocals
If you love bands with two lead vocalists—where each sings lead on the songs they wrote, or they trade off on lead—you’re probably not alone.
While the term “twin vocals” is really only used in Japan, in this article we’ve rounded up some cool Western bands that feature two lead singers.
From mixed-gender lineups to vocalists with completely different timbres, enjoy the many charms of dual-lead vocals!
[2025] Cool! A roundup of Western bands with twin vocals (1–10)
I Want To Hold Your HandThe Beatles
Throughout their illustrious career, the Beatles have exerted an immeasurable influence on the music world.
In particular, the twin vocals formed primarily by John Lennon and Paul McCartney fused their distinct timbres and musical sensibilities to stunning effect, producing numerous classics.
By combining their talents, their music transcended a wide range of genres and opened up new possibilities in music.
The year 1965, when they were awarded the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II, stands as a symbolic milestone showing how their music was loved worldwide and continued to shape culture.
Truly, the Beatles remain a band that maximized the appeal of twin vocals and continue to influence countless people to this day.
Death on the StairsThe Libertines
Formed in 1997, The Libertines are a defining presence of 2000s UK rock, radiating a perilous allure.
The twin-vocal dynamic of Pete Doherty and Carl Barât captivates endlessly with their voices.
Their raw yet romantic melodies, intellectually rich and poetic lyrics, and the overwhelming atmosphere the band exudes are truly one of a kind.
When they released Up the Bracket in 2002 and their self-titled album in 2004, they sparked a sensation—thanks in part to Pete’s unruly persona.
Though a full revival once seemed unlikely, they continue to operate at their own pace into the 2020s.
They are, quite literally, a living legend of UK rock in the here and now.
What’s My Age Again?blink-182
During the late-1990s melodic hardcore boom, blink-182 led the charge.
Their signature twin vocals hinge on the chemistry between lead vocalist Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge.
When fused with Travis Barker’s commanding drum presence, the band’s sound becomes even more compelling.
Their 1999 album Enema of the State stands as proof, selling 15 million copies worldwide and producing a string of global hits.
Their dynamic onstage performances and occasionally humorous music videos are also memorable.
The blend of Hoppus’s clear, pop-leaning vocal style with DeLonge’s distinctive nasal tone creates a unique harmony that keeps fans hooked.
In 2023, they released their first album since DeLonge’s return, showcasing that they’re still going strong.
Shut Up and Let Me GoThe Ting Tings
They are a pop duo formed in Manchester, UK, in 2007.
There’s an anecdote that the band name was borrowed from the name of a coworker at the shop where member Katie White worked at the time.
They aren’t very well known in Japan yet, but their stylish, addictive songs have earned them high praise for their creativity.
Mexican DressBlood Red Shoes
They are an alternative rock duo from Brighton, England.
The two members, who had been active in separate bands, formed the group in 2004 after their previous bands disbanded.
Their album, released in June 2007, drew significant attention in the UK music market as a promising new act, even being selected among the top 10 acts to watch for a breakthrough the following year.
RepetitionRide
They are a rock band from Oxford, England, formed in 1988.
The band disbanded once in 1996, and their reunion was announced in 2014.
While the release of new songs was initially undecided after the reunion, their first single after reuniting, “Charm Assault,” was released in 2017, followed by an album release.
MakeDamnSureTaking Back Sunday
The biggest appeal of Taking Back Sunday is, without a doubt, their twin-vocal setup.
After forming in 1999 and undergoing a whirlwind of lineup changes, they released the intensely emo-packed album Tell All Your Friends in 2002, leaving a major mark on the emotional hardcore scene.
The harmonies woven by Adam Lazzara and John Nolan, combined with the band’s driving songs, evoke pure youth.
Then their smash 2006 album Louder Now hit No.
2 on the U.
S.
charts, catapulting their popularity.
Their relentless pursuit of new sounds makes their live shows impossible to look away from.
If you want to fully savor the magic of their dual vocals, go see them live!