The Head and the Heart

BIOGRAPHy

American indie folk band, The Head and the Heart were formed in the summer of 2009 by Josiah Johnson (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Jonathan Russell (vocals, guitar, percussion). The band also includes Charity Rose Thielen (violin, guitar, vocals), Chris Zasche (bass), Kenny Hensley (piano), and Tyler Williams (drums).[ The band is signed to Warner Bros. Records and have released four albums thus far. The band released their third studio album, Signs of Light, in September 2016, touring in both North America and Europe following its release. They released their fourth studio album, Living Mirage, in May 2019 wit the first single “Missed Connection.” In 2019 they did a tour that consisted of 38 North American shows. Don’t miss the chance to see them live at your next event.

Career Path

2009Formed in Seattle by Josiah Johnson and Jonathan Russell, building their following through residencies at the Owl and Thistle pub before signing to Sub Pop.
2011Sub Pop reissued the band's self-recorded debut, landing "Lost in My Mind" and "Rivers and Roads" on AAA radio and introducing the six-piece to national audiences.
2013'Let's Be Still' reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200, propelled by the single "Josh McBride" and an extensive North American and European tour.
2016Released 'Signs of Light' on Warner Bros. Records in partnership with Sub Pop, anchored by lead single "All We Ever Knew" and followed by tours across North America and Europe.
2019Fourth album 'Living Mirage' arrived on Warner Bros. with lead single "Missed Connection," and the band backed it with 38 North American tour dates.
2022Fifth album 'Every Shade of Blue' came out on Warner Records and Reprise, with a North American tour featuring Shakey Graves, Dawes, and Jade Bird as support acts.
2024Released lead single "Arrow", signaling the band's first fully self-produced album cycle under their own imprint Every Shade of Music.
2025Sixth album 'Aperture', licensed to Verve Label Group, arrived, the band's first fully self-produced full-length, with singles "After the Setting Sun" and "Arrow."
2025Headlined a 40-plus-date North American Aperture Tour with support from The Teskey Brothers, Wild Rivers, and Wilderado, running from Detroit through the fall.
2025Continued touring North America through the summer and fall, sustaining the momentum of 'Aperture' with a new round of amphitheater and festival dates.

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