The Head and the Heart
Seattle indie-folk harmonies — 'Rivers and Roads' will wreck you on a beach at dusk, exactly as designed.
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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The Head and the Heart at a glance
What festivals is The Head and the Heart playing in 2026?
The Head and the Heart is booked at 1 festival: Oceans Calling 2026.
Is The Head and the Heart playing Oceans Calling 2026?
Yes — The Head and the Heart is on the Oceans Calling 2026 lineup, September 25–27, 2026 at Ocean City Boardwalk, MD. They play Sunday, September 27.
Where is The Head and the Heart from?
The Head and the Heart is from Seattle, WA.
What kind of music does The Head and the Heart play?
The Head and the Heart is tagged indie folk.
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