Crafting unforgettable melodies and moody harmonies that captivate audiences at dive bars, intimate theaters, and music festivals – The Hearts’ indie-folk/Americana songs, enriched with dreamy textures and earthy grooves, are known for their heartfelt delivery. On stage, they create an exhilarating experience, blending glitter and grit in a way that keeps fans coming back for more. Their journey includes indie chart-toppers, music featured on MTV and HBO, award nominations, and performances at major festivals like SXSW, Edmonton Folk Fest, Calgary Folk Fest, and Interstellar Rodeo. Their latest milestone is the upcoming release of their fifth studio album in Fall 2024, which promises to deliver the melodic, melancholic swagger that has become their signature sound.
The Hearts were never a band for flash, finding more solace in familiar sonic landscapes to present their sentimental vocals and barebones emotions. The band’s new single, “The Long Goodbye,” captures their refreshing perspective while resonating with folk-rock purists. However, Their latest single implements subtle notes of Stax-style soul, adding soaring harmonies to emphasize the heartbreak in the songwriting. The level of vulnerability The Hearts can achieve is inviting, adding another layer of warmth to their lush take on modern folk. The way the band is able to keep one foot in their roots and another in their lofty visions is a testament to their restless creativity. Thankfully, their unwillingness to sound like their peers lands them on the quaint sonic landscape of “The Long Goodbye,” a single that introduces The Hearts as vivid storytellers with limitless potential.
