The Head and The Heart is made up of Josiah Johnson, Jonathan Russel, lKenny Hensley, Charity Rose Thielen, Tyler Williams and Chris Zasche. The band was born after the members made their way to the Emerald City and preformed during an open mic night at a local bar.

With a heavy emphasis on Americana music, the first time you begin to listen you can’t help but tap your foot in unison to the music and the second time around you can’t help but sing along. Which, embarrassingly enough, I caught myself doing, at the top of my lungs.  As a family pulled up next to me in my car, I had 4 people looking at me like I was half crazy.  But at the same time, I just didn’t care because that’s what this music does to you.

The Head and the Heart are grounded in solid songwriting, backed up with the music, the vocals and harmonies that truly show off the great things that can happen when all of these forces come together.  It feels like they are able to cover the entire spectrum of songwriting, from relaxed and reflective to the untroubled and carefree.  Yet, you can feel a little bit of yourself in every song, all the while maintaining a strange sense of optimism about everything.

Joining the ranks of bands like Mumford and Sons and Fleet Foxes, The Head and The Heart make their contribution to the reemergence of neo-folk, and it’s only the beginning for them.

This is The Head and The Heart’s first album with label Sub Pop Records.

You can download 2 free tracks at TheHeadandTheHeart.com. The full digital album can be downloaded on iTunes as well as Subpop.com.  The full length CD will be available on April 16th.

You can also here The Head and The Hear on KWTS 91.1 and online at www.wtamu.edu/kwts.