Starting in their teens as an acoustic duo, they began their ascent with the gift of a guitar and a karaoke machine. Now a part of a foursome recording for Doghouse Records (and barely out of their teens), Dia's trembling yet soaring soprano and Meg's acoustic flourishes are the band's trademarks. While the disc Something Real successfully captures all the touchstones of the current emo sound, "Rebecca" offer a powerful piano ballad, and "Cardigan Weather" sails through its vocal acrobatics. With this kind of breadth and ability, Meg & Dia will be on the stage for years to come.