The old tale goes something like this: two quasi-siblings make a ritual of raising mischief in leather ’n’ lace, tangoing into the night, accruing an underground following called the 2Crew. With a home like “neo-puritanical” Boston, that kind of schtick just can’t go unnoticed.

Formed in 2010, the pairing of Jeremiah John Louf and Nicole Marie Coogan have meticulously chosen their sources of chaos—namely, an unwavering intensity, noir-soaked vocals, and the booming force of a horn section, courtesy of Ethan “Aitan” Ben-Joseph on saxophone and Armin Bushi behind the drums.

Their most ambitious work yet, HORNS, was released in 2023 and pressed at Jack White’s iconic Third Man Records. The full-length album showcases the band’s cinematic evolution, layering brass, blues, and blood-pumping rock across tracks like the riotous “Anger Room” and the smoldering crowd-favorite “Bad Karma.” The HORNS era culminated with a summer 2024 tour alongside punk icon Laura Jane Grace of Against Me!, capping off their most thunderous run to date.

Never ones to rest on their laurels (or laureates), The Devil’s Twins marked the 30th anniversary of Aerosmith’s 1993 hit with their own gritty, soul-drenched cover of “Cryin’,” released exactly three decades to the day. Equal parts homage and hijack, their version hits like a breakup in slow motion—equal measures heartbreak and swagger.

To date, the band has released three full-length LPs (Handsome Devils [2012], Old Fashioned Mischief [2013], Consequences [2015]), an EP (American Noir Vol. 1), and a string of singles that run the gamut from garage grit to murder ballads. Along the way, they’ve landed 11 Boston Music Award nominations (with two wins), joined forces with Boston hip-hop heavyweight Slaine on “Satan Stone,” and raised hell at the storied Rock and Roll Rumble.

Now, as they claw their way into a new chapter, The Devil’s Twins are back in the studio, crafting the next release—set to drop in summer 2025.