Feb 18, 2008
Orba Squara

You may not know it, but you’ve heard Orba Squara. The top “what song is this?” of 2007 – Orba hit it big when “Perfect Timing (This Morning)” was featured on the first wave of IPhone commercials. “Perfect Timing” is the “hit,” but the full length, Sunshyness, is full of perfection from start to finish. Mitch Davis, the force behind Orba, recently sat down with HEAVE. More...

Feb 11, 2008
TaughtMe

I played a show in Seattle and stayed with my friend Jared. Jared asked me if I had heard about TaughtMe, and I, most likely like you, had no idea what he was talking about. And since I hadn't, I said, “No, I haven't.” And he said, “Really? They're from the Utah Valley and they tour all the time.” This grabbed my attention immediately because I was from the Utah Valley and I was touring all the time as well! We already had so much in common. More...

Feb 11, 2008
Jeffrey Lewis

Jeffrey Lewis could be considered a talent hog. Finding success in both comic books and music – Lewis has crafted an image that is unique in both style and substance. Lewis’ newest album, 12 Crass Songs, is available now on Rough Trade. The anti-folk hero recently sat down and chatted with HEAVE. More...

Feb 4, 2008
Kilby Court

I wanted to dedicate an article to something dear to me, at least once in one of these reviews or I don't even know what you would call my ramblings to be honest...but it's very sad to me that you can't find more information about the stalwart all ages venue Kilby Court on the internet other than a list of bands that have played or are playing in the near future. There's no real section where you get to know anything about what this all ages venue has been through. More...

Feb 4, 2008
Interview: The Helio Sequence

Many bands try to reinvent themselves, but it’s mostly by choice. The Helio Sequence was forced into a change as lead singer Brandon Summers had to retrain himself how to sing. New vocals were accompanied by a new sound – and The Helio Sequence came out in great order with the recently released Keep Your Eyes Ahead. The newly found voice of Summers recently took some time to talk it up with HEAVE. More...

Jan 28, 2008
Interview: Sea Wolf

Every songwriter has a stash of songs they keep to themselves. The songs could be too weird, too unlistenable, or in Alex Church’s situation, too good. As one of three songwriters in psych-poppers, Irving, Church decided to branch out into the more sparse and engaging world of Sea Wolf. Leaves In The River is a collection of songs brimming with passionate ghosts and earthly delights. Sure to please any fan of Aimee Mann, Elliot Smith, or even The Church. More...

Jan 21, 2008
Interview: Cheyenne

Beau Jennings, singer/song-writer for Brooklyn's Cheyenne, has his finger on the pulse of the nation. His latest offering, The Whale, released independently in December of last year, was an unsung late entry for one of the best albums of 2007. The Whale harkens back to a time when Wilco was brimming with whimsy Summer Teeth and Carol King painted her Tapestry. Songs like "Cotton Beach" and "Cimmaron River" exhibit a confident swagger fit for any cross country trek to discover America. Be sure to see Cheyenne on tour this March. More...