Other than having great musical talent, these bright-eyed and beautiful girls have something that makes them just that much hotter: they’re sisters. Even better than that? They’re smart. I mean, really, really smart. Reading Mark Z. Danielewsky’s House of Leaves smart. In fact, the girls both say that literature is one of their top influences as songwriters. The lyrics to their song, “Monster” were specifically inspired from the eighth chapter in John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, and when I talked to Dia about her apparent love for books, she said, “writing and music are the two most important things in my life.” This quote became unbelievably obvious after watching these well-read songstresses take the stage as one of the groups that opened for Anberlin at the El Rey Theater last Wednesday. In general, they give the phrase “double threat” a brand new meaning.

I can’t lie. I was a bit nervous after I saw that Meg & Dia were the only band in the night’s lineup that didn’t consist of an overload of testosterone and asymmetrical haircuts. Don’t get me wrong—their hair was way cute, but wondering if they had what it took to stand out from all the dudes who were dominating the stage caused the feminist part of me to get extremely codependent. Would the crowd make a successful transition from whiny, emo boys to two girls from Salt Lake City? Not only is this scene harder for women musicians to break into than men, but it is also a scene notorious for consisting of fans under the impression that women don’t know how to rock out. Much to my surprise, and relief, the crowd was not only responsive to Meg & Dia’s performance, but actually seemed to enjoy it more than the bands previously on stage.

From the moment the first note echoed its way through the venue, the girls’ personalities rang clear. Even though they’re related, their different stage presence showed them independent of each other. Younger than her sister by two years, Dia had absolutely no problem taking the front-woman role and claiming the stage as her own. Meg schooled the audience with her guitar skills and exhibited nothing but happiness when she watched her sister take center stage, showing that sibling rivalry most likely does not play a part in the girls’ musical endeavors. This is good news for people who want to be Meg & Dia fans but don’t have time to follow the drama between another Liam and Noel Gallagher. Whatever happened to them?

A lot of times, seeing a band live does not live up to what you hear on their album. In other words, where someone might sing well within the confines of a studio, and thousands of dollars worth of sound equipment to perfect every pitch, when you put them live in front of a microphone their voice, well, sucks. This set, however, was as close to flawless as it could have been. I was actually somewhat amazed at the big sounds that Dia’s little body was able to produce. But, more than that, I was shocked at how perfect it sounded—and it was perfect the entire time! Every single note that came out of Dia’s mouth was on key. It was like someone had hooked up their CD to a giant loud speaker, minus the lipsynching. I swear. I checked. Then, I double checked.

Everything is happening really fast for Meg & Dia. If you’re not into their music, at least be into how humble they are when you talk to them. During my interview, there was absolutely no rockstar snootiness to be found. This was refreshing, but it also meant there would be no shit-talking on my part in this review. They displayed nothing but gratitude for the opportunity to have their music reach millions,and with attitudes like that, as well as being young and really good looking (because that always counts for something…okay, it counts for most things), it’s no wonder that Warner Brothers wanted to sign them.

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written by A , April 08, 2008

truth is they really rock

YA
written by Jessica , August 24, 2007

i had no clue whom Meg and Dia was till i went to WARPED TOUR in WASHINGTON...my uncle shin loves you guys so much!! your the best!! and thats all i realy have to say cause ya thats life!! lol but hit me back some time!! xoxoxo!!

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written by Jeanette , May 18, 2007

DUDE THE ONLY REASON Y IM GOING 2 DA WARP TOUR IS 2 C THESE SEXY CHIX THEIR SO FREAKIN AWSUM I FELL N LUV WIT DEM 1NC I HEARD DAT SONG MONSTER
IT WAS STUCK N MY HEAD 4 LIKE EVER
THOSE OF U DAT THINK THIER POSERS 4GET U
UR VOICES R SO AMAZING

Talented and Beautiful
written by Mariela , April 04, 2007

i saw them live at el rey , they're
amazing!! i only went to that show for them ( well i also like bayside)
Dia's voice is exactly how it sounds on the Cd and Meg is just
amazing on the guitar ... they're so nice in person too
Well i cant wait to see them again ..... I just miss Kenji though
he was great along side with Meg ... he's such a sweet person
im going off topic sorry
MEG & DIA ROCK

Live in Atlanta
written by trevor elliott , April 03, 2007

I saw them live in Atlanta Last weekend and i think they put on just as good of a performance as the other bands did if not better!

Very Talented
written by Theresa , April 01, 2007

They're very talented girls. I've yet to see them live. (Almost a month, then I'm seeing them at Bamboozle.) However, I've seen videos of their live performances, excellent.

AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL!
written by Courage Emily , March 30, 2007

meg and dia frampton are ridiculously talented..i havn't taken there songs out of my stero at my house and car for 2years...yes 2years...and i was even more excited i was first able to buy something real at one of there shows...
if you even get a chance to see them live don't miss it for the world!!

AHH!
written by ComposeLovex3 , March 29, 2007

Yes, MEG AND DIA EFFIN ROCKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!

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written by Luke 19 , March 29, 2007

I saw them at Jannus Landing last night, and they did great!

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written by Christine C. , March 28, 2007

I saw Meg&Dia in hollywood, they're amazing!

super awesome!
written by mai toung , March 28, 2007

i saw them at slim's not too long ago, and they freakin' rocked the stage. i love meg&dia.

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written by natalia , March 28, 2007

i luv meg&dia they rok all there songs r kik ass

you guys are really right
written by Eternal...... , March 28, 2007

yeah i saw them live at the warped tour too their hotter live, and sound even better lives are better cause the sound comes straight from their fellings, but they put alot of work to their songs i was goona ask dia out but.... she was gone by the time i got back ill try to ask one more time i see em live i hope they come out with more cs and songs i love em all

And the reviewers agree!
written by Dave Mac ^.^ , March 28, 2007

Meg and Dia are GREAT! ^.^

rock on
written by melissa cisneros , March 28, 2007

I love you music I listen to you guys everyday. ROCK ON!

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written by Kristen , March 28, 2007

it's true... they're actually better live! Quite an accomplishment.

AMAZING
written by im a ninja , March 28, 2007

I LOVE Meg & Dia!
I saw them live at Warped tour over the summer. they were AMAZING! and I was so happy i got their CD for my birthday, only two weeks later =]
I loved them then, i love them now, and i will love them forever!

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written by J , March 28, 2007

Awesome review! Everyone in that band is so amazing, and generally I heart them all to death.

They rock my socks
written by Truly inspired , March 28, 2007

I am usually a hip hop head, but my cousin got me into one of there songs. I went with him to the said concert at El Rey theatre where they opened for Anberlin and I was shocked and amazing they are. They had an orange aura like when Charlie Murphy met Rick James for the first time. I am truely inspired by them. I listen to them on a daily along with my Atmosphere, Common, and Jay-Z songs. MEG & DIA! i'll be screaming for you guys at the key club on April 13th! WOOO!

Talented
written by Cinthya , March 28, 2007

too many wish they can stand next to these two amzingly talented girlz... were proud... love the roses song! keep it going!

They ROCK!
written by Erin , March 28, 2007

meg and dia are UH-MAZING! i love you guys. keep up the kick ass music

all true!
written by samantha , March 28, 2007

i've seen them live and you're right- they sounded just like their cd. they were amazing and their stage presence was too.

and- they're super nice in person! definitely girls to go see live and meet afterwards

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written by Charming? , March 28, 2007

They do rock!!

this is so amazing
written by jenny griffiths , March 28, 2007

i am a massive fan of meg and dia, and although i haven't seen them live (YET!!) i can see how this is all true. they are the most talented musicians for years and they will be for ages, i know they will be so big in a few years. they are amazing

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