Headlights (band)
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Headlights is an American indie rock
band from Champaign, Illinois
on Polyvinyl Records
. The band was formed following the dissolution of Absinthe Blind
, when members Erin Fein, Seth Fein and Brett Sanderson formed a band named Orphans. It was only when Tristan Wraight started writing songs with Fein that Headlights was formed.
Headlights released The Enemies EP in 2004, and followed that up in 2006 with a split single with Canadian
indie rock band The Most Serene Republic
. Later in 2006, the band released their debut album, Kill Them with Kindness
, which has received generally positive reviews. Nick Sanborn (of Decibully
) and John "Pooty Tang" Owen (of fellow Champaign group Shipwreck) joined the group during the summer of 2007. In 2008, their third album, Some Racing, Some Stopping
, was released.
In February 2008, Headlights covered the Evangelicals
song Skeleton Man in a web-exclusive for Pitchfork Media
.
In May 2008, several of Headlight's songs from Some Racing, Some Stopping
were featured in the radio channel of the PC game Audiosurf
.
Headlights are managed by Bob Andrews
and Adam Klavohn at Undertow Music Collective
.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, Illinois
Champaign is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. The city is located south of Chicago, west of Indianapolis, Indiana, and 178 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. Though surrounded by farm communities, Champaign is notable for sharing the campus of the University of...
on Polyvinyl Records
Polyvinyl Record Co.
Polyvinyl Record Co. is an American independent record label based in Champaign, Illinois. It has released notable records by of Montreal, Japandroids, Braid, Mates of State and many others.-History:...
. The band was formed following the dissolution of Absinthe Blind
Absinthe Blind
Absinthe Blind was an American Shoegaze and Dream pop group from Urbana, Illinois. The first group was formed by Seth Fein, Tristan Wraight and Adam Fein in 1996, by merging Adam Fein's group and Tristan Wraight and Seth Fein's The Dr. Johanson Band. Dr. Johanson Band bassist Mike Zolfo was then...
, when members Erin Fein, Seth Fein and Brett Sanderson formed a band named Orphans. It was only when Tristan Wraight started writing songs with Fein that Headlights was formed.
Headlights released The Enemies EP in 2004, and followed that up in 2006 with a split single with Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
indie rock band The Most Serene Republic
The Most Serene Republic
The Most Serene Republic is a Canadian indie rock band based in Milton, Ontario. It takes its name from the sobriquet of formerly independent Venice under the Doges, which was regarded as "The Most Serene Republic of Venice".-Members:...
. Later in 2006, the band released their debut album, Kill Them with Kindness
Kill Them With Kindness (Headlights album)
Kill Them with Kindness is the debut full-length album by indie rock band Headlights. It was released by the Polyvinyl Record Co. in 2006.-Track listing:# "Your Old Street" - 6:06# "TV" - 2:37# "Put Us Back Together Right" - 4:14# "Pity City" - 3:48...
, which has received generally positive reviews. Nick Sanborn (of Decibully
Decibully
Decibully is an indie rock band based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin that formed in 2001. Each of the current members is able to play multiple instruments. The band is signed to Polyvinyl Records. However, Decibully's new album, World Travels Fast, won't be released on Polyvinyl. -Discography:* You...
) and John "Pooty Tang" Owen (of fellow Champaign group Shipwreck) joined the group during the summer of 2007. In 2008, their third album, Some Racing, Some Stopping
Some Racing, Some Stopping
Some Racing, Some Stopping is an album by Headlights released on March 6, 2008. The band embarked on a US tour with Evangelicals in support of the album.-Track listing:# "Get Yer Head Around It" - 3:24# "Cherry Tulips" - 3:28# "Market Girl" - 3:34...
, was released.
In February 2008, Headlights covered the Evangelicals
Evangelicals (band)
Evangelicals are an indie rock band from Norman, Oklahoma. Currently there are four members of the group: Josh Jones , Kyle Davis , Austin Stephens and Todd Jackson . Their music is renowned for its energy and unabashed enthusiasm...
song Skeleton Man in a web-exclusive for Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
.
In May 2008, several of Headlight's songs from Some Racing, Some Stopping
Some Racing, Some Stopping
Some Racing, Some Stopping is an album by Headlights released on March 6, 2008. The band embarked on a US tour with Evangelicals in support of the album.-Track listing:# "Get Yer Head Around It" - 3:24# "Cherry Tulips" - 3:28# "Market Girl" - 3:34...
were featured in the radio channel of the PC game Audiosurf
Audiosurf
Audiosurf is a puzzle/rhythm hybrid game created by Invisible Handlebar, a personal company created by Dylan Fitterer. Its track-like stages visually mimic the music the player chooses, while the player races across several lanes collecting colored blocks that appear in sync with the music...
.
Headlights are managed by Bob Andrews
Bob Andrews (artist manager)
Bob Andrews is a founding member of the Undertow Music Collective and an artist manager.Andrews got his start in the music business in 1991 managing the drum department at the historic in downtown Nashville. In 1993 he took a job as tour manager for Uncle Tupelo and worked with them until their...
and Adam Klavohn at Undertow Music Collective
Undertow Music
Undertow began in 1996 as a collective of independent artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers and creative managers sharing resources, ideas, and a love of music. Undertow Music operates offices in St...
.
Discography
- The Enemies EPThe Enemies EPThe Enemies EP is the debut release by United States indie rock band Headlights. It was released by the Polyvinyl Record Company in 2004. The song "Everybody Needs a Fence to Lean On" was featured in the Grey's Anatomy season two episode "Yesterday."...
(CD/12") - Polyvinyl Record Company - 2004 - EP2EP2EP2 is a 2006 bastard pop EP by The Kleptones. This is the second in a series of three EPs that were released in the three weeks preceding the release of the double album, 24 Hours....
(CD-R/12") - Self-Released - 2005 - Split single with The Most Serene Republic (7") - Polyvinyl Record Company - 2005
- Kill Them with KindnessKill Them With Kindness (Headlights album)Kill Them with Kindness is the debut full-length album by indie rock band Headlights. It was released by the Polyvinyl Record Co. in 2006.-Track listing:# "Your Old Street" - 6:06# "TV" - 2:37# "Put Us Back Together Right" - 4:14# "Pity City" - 3:48...
(CD/12") - Polyvinyl Record Company - 2006 - Keep Your Friends and Loves Close. Keep the City You Call Home CloserKeep Your Friends and Loves Close. Keep the City You Call Home CloserKeep Your Friends and Loves Close. Keep the City You Call Home Closer is a live EP by the indie rock band Headlights. It was released in 2007 through the Polyvinyl Record Company.- Track listing :# Put Us Back Together Right...
(CD) - Polyvinyl Record Company - 2007 - Some Racing, Some StoppingSome Racing, Some StoppingSome Racing, Some Stopping is an album by Headlights released on March 6, 2008. The band embarked on a US tour with Evangelicals in support of the album.-Track listing:# "Get Yer Head Around It" - 3:24# "Cherry Tulips" - 3:28# "Market Girl" - 3:34...
(CD/12") - Polyvinyl Record Company - 2008 - RemixesRemixes (Headlights album)Remixes is a compilation album by Headlights released on December 9, 2008.-Track listing:# "Cherry Tulips" - 3:37# "Owl Eyes" - 2:46# "Market Girl" - 3:45# "School Boys" - 3:57...
(CD/12") - Polyvinyl Record Company - 2008 - WildlifeWildlife (Headlights album)Wildlife is the third full-length studio album by the indie rock band Headlights. It was released by the Polyvinyl Record Co. on October 6, 2009.-Track listing:1. Telephones - 4:092. Secrets - 3:243. You and Eye - 3:424. Get Going - 2:39...
(CD/12") - Polyvinyl Record Company - 2009