The Head And The Heart

The Head And The Heart formed in Seattle in the summer of 2009. Josiah Johnson and Jonathan Russell met at an open mic night at Conor Byrne pub, later joined by Kenny Hensley, Charity Rose Thielen, Tyler Williams, and Chris Zasche. The band quickly gained local recognition, selling self-burned copies of their eponymous debut album in handmade denim sleeves. Their initial success led to them signing with Sub Pop in November 2010, which subsequently re-released their debut album in April 2011, incorporating a remastered version of their concert closer “Rivers and Roads” and a re-recorded track, “Sounds Like Hallelujah.” The album reached number 110 on the Billboard 200 and remained on the charts for ten weeks.

The band’s career progressed with extensive touring in the United States and Europe throughout 2010 and 2011. They opened for notable acts such as Vampire Weekend, The Walkmen, and Death Cab For Cutie. In March 2011, Seattle’s City Arts Magazine named them “Seattle’s Best New Band,” and they made their network television debut on Conan in April 2011. Their second album, “Let’s Be Still,” released in October 2013, achieved further success, peaking at number one on the U.S. Folk and Independent Albums charts and number 10 on the Billboard 200.

Over the years, The Head And The Heart have continued to release successful albums and tour extensively. “Signs of Light,” released in September 2016, featured their second U.S. Adult Alternative chart-topper “All We Ever Knew.” In 2019, they released “Living Mirage,” followed by “Every Shade of Blue” in 2022, which included the hit single of the same name. Their sixth studio album, “Aperture,” is scheduled for release on May 9, 2025. The band’s music has also been featured in popular culture, including shows like “How I Met Your Mother,” “New Girl,” and films such as “Silver Linings Playbook.”