The Milk Carton Kids are a Grammy-nominated indie folk duo from Los Angeles, consisting of singer-guitarists Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, who came together in early 2011 after Ryan attended a solo performance by Pattengale. Both had reached a professional crossroads in their largely unsuccessful solo careers. Their project centers on harmonized vocals, entwined acoustic guitars, and rootsy songwriting, drawing frequent comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel, the Civil Wars, and the Everly Brothers. Their first two albums were released free of charge online, and they built their following through relentless touring. Known on stage for their virtuosic guitar work as well as their comedic, Smothers Brothers-style banter, they signed to ANTI- Records and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album for The Ash & Clay in 2014. In 2018 they added a full band to the studio for the first time. They have released six albums, with their most recent, Lost Cause Lover Fool, arriving in…