Helvetia (band)
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Helvetia, an independent and experimental alternative music group from Seattle, Washington, was created by Jason Albertini after the dissolution of the band Duster
(in which he played drums). Helvetia's first record, "The Clever North Wind" (2006), was released on The Static Cult Label and distributed by Up Records. Their first national exposure was achieved by touring with Built To Spill
. Helvetia is produced/performed by Jason Albertini and sustained by a rotating live line-up, which has included C. Dove Amber, Jim Roth
and Scott Plouf. Their third release, "Headless Machine of the Heart" (2008) was recorded entirely on a 4-track tape machine. Helvetia continues to release music through The Static Cult Label (which is helmed by Duster-mate Clay Parton). The name Helvetia
is the female personification of Switzerland
, the childhood home of Jason Albertini.
Duster (band)
Duster is an American space-rock band. It consists of multi-instrumentalists Clay Parton, Dove Amber, and Jason Albertini. Albertini played drums on three tracks for 1998's Stratosphere, and with 1999's 1975, became much more involved in the group process, playing many more instruments and...
(in which he played drums). Helvetia's first record, "The Clever North Wind" (2006), was released on The Static Cult Label and distributed by Up Records. Their first national exposure was achieved by touring with Built To Spill
Built to Spill
Built to Spill is an American indie rock band based in Boise, Idaho. The band has released seven full-length albums. Their most recent album, There Is No Enemy, was released on October 6, 2009.-History:...
. Helvetia is produced/performed by Jason Albertini and sustained by a rotating live line-up, which has included C. Dove Amber, Jim Roth
Jim Roth (musician)
Jim Roth is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has played with several indie bands including The Delusions, Voodoo Gearshift, and The Hollowmen. He also has released a solo album called Anti-Rad. Roth also plays guitar in Built to Spill...
and Scott Plouf. Their third release, "Headless Machine of the Heart" (2008) was recorded entirely on a 4-track tape machine. Helvetia continues to release music through The Static Cult Label (which is helmed by Duster-mate Clay Parton). The name Helvetia
Helvetia
Helvetia is the female national personification of Switzerland, officially Confœderatio Helvetica, the "Helvetic Confederation".The allegory is typically pictured in a flowing gown, with a spear and a shield emblazoned with the Swiss flag, and commonly with braided hair, commonly with a wreath as...
is the female personification of Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, the childhood home of Jason Albertini.
Discography
- "The Clever North Wind" (2006) The Static Cult Label, distributed by Up Records
- "The Acrobats" (2008) The Static Cult Label
- "Headless Machine of the Heart" (2008) The Static Cult Label
- "Helvetia's Junk Shop" (2009) The Static Cult Label
- "Gladness Sessions: 2001-2006" (2010) The Static Cult Label
- "On The Lam" (2011) The Static Cult Label