Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice began working together in 2005, when Rice made a guest appearance on Lewis' first solo album, Rabbit Fur Coat. Lewis returned the favor by singing on Rice's own solo debut, Trouble Is Real, and the two continued their partnership after Rice joined Lewis' touring band the following year. Following the Rabbit Fur Coat tour, Lewis and Rice began living together in Silverlake and working on new projects, including Rice's sophomore effort Further North, Lewis' Acid Tongue, and the Elvis Costello record Momofuku. While touring in support of Acid Tong...