The Head and the Heart
Seattle indie-folk harmonies where 'Rivers and Roads' will wreck you on a beach at dusk, exactly as designed.
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About The Head and the Heart
The Head and the Heart is an indie folk band from Seattle, WA, formed in 2009.
The Head and the Heart came together in Seattle in 2009, meeting through open-mic nights in the city's bars. The band's music sits in the indie-folk range: acoustic guitar and piano, violin, and vocal harmonies shared between multiple singers, with arrangements that build from quiet verses to full-group choruses.
The group self-released its first album before signing to Sub Pop, and songs from that early period — among them "Rivers and Roads" and "Lost in My Mind" — remain the ones audiences know best. Later records have brought in fuller production and a broader pop-rock palette while keeping the group-vocal approach.
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Questions about The Head and the Heart
What festivals is The Head and the Heart playing in 2027?
The Head and the Heart is booked at 1 festival we cover: High Water 2027.
Is The Head and the Heart playing High Water 2027?
Yes, The Head and the Heart is on the High Water 2027 lineup, April 17–18, 2027 at North Charleston, SC. They play Sunday, April 18.
Where is The Head and the Heart from?
The Head and the Heart is from Seattle, WA.
Who is in The Head and the Heart?
The Head and the Heart is Kenny Hensley, Josiah Johnson, Jonathan Russell, Charity Thielen and Tyler Williams (drums, percussion).
When did The Head and the Heart form?
The Head and the Heart formed in Seattle in 2009.
What was The Head and the Heart's first album?
The Head and the Heart's first album was The Head and the Heart (2010). The latest is Ghosts in the Machinery (2026).
What kind of music does The Head and the Heart play?
The Head and the Heart plays indie folk.
What festivals has The Head and the Heart played before?
The Head and the Heart has played Oceans Calling 2026, Borderland 2026.