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'''Heathers''' |
'''Heathers''' are an indie pop act formed in 2007<ref name="Heathers"/> in [[Dublin, Ireland]] by twin sisters Ellie and Louise Macnamara. They began writing music together in 2007 and in February 2008 recorded their debut album ''Here, Not There'' while preparing for their [[Leaving_Certificate_(Ireland)|Leaving Certificate]]. The album was recorded in The Hive Studios in [[Kilcoole]] by Eoin Whitfield in a joint release between Irish Label Hide Away Records<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/hideawayrecords |title=HIDE AWAY RECORDS op MySpace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3’s, foto’s en Videoclips |publisher=Myspace.com |date= |accessdate=2010-08-30}}</ref> and US label [[Plan-It-X Records]]. The duo is known for their unique blend of harmonies and abstract lyrics mixed with fast guitar and wailing vocals. |
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They have achieved significant radio airplay with the song ''Remember When''. The song is featured in a [[Fáilte Ireland]] advertising campaign which has brought widespread coverage on television, cinema and radio. The band is also featured in the 2008 film "Roll Up Your Sleeves" directed by [[Dylan Haskins]]. Before a live appearance on RTE's The Late Late Show on 7 September 2012, host Ryan Tubridy introduced them by declaring that |
They have achieved significant radio airplay with the song ''Remember When''. The song is featured in a [[Fáilte Ireland]] advertising campaign which has brought widespread coverage on television, cinema and radio. The band is also featured in the 2008 film "Roll Up Your Sleeves" directed by [[Dylan Haskins]]. Before a live appearance on RTE's The Late Late Show on 7 September 2012, host Ryan Tubridy introduced them by declaring that DJ and producer [[David Guetta]] was interested in working with them.{{cn}} |
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Heathers have recorded its second album<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.ie/article/article.asp?ArticleID=215146&CategoryID=12|title=Entertainment.ie - Heathers|date=2013-11-27|accessdate=2014-01-24}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:51, 24 January 2014
Heathers | |
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| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Alternative Acoustic Pop[1] |
| Years active | 2007[2] - Present |
| Labels | Aunthill Records[3] |
| Members | Ellie Macnamara Louise Macnamara |
| Website | heathers.ie |
Heathers are an indie pop act formed in 2007[2] in Dublin, Ireland by twin sisters Ellie and Louise Macnamara. They began writing music together in 2007 and in February 2008 recorded their debut album Here, Not There while preparing for their Leaving Certificate. The album was recorded in The Hive Studios in Kilcoole by Eoin Whitfield in a joint release between Irish Label Hide Away Records[4] and US label Plan-It-X Records. The duo is known for their unique blend of harmonies and abstract lyrics mixed with fast guitar and wailing vocals.
They have achieved significant radio airplay with the song Remember When. The song is featured in a Fáilte Ireland advertising campaign which has brought widespread coverage on television, cinema and radio. The band is also featured in the 2008 film "Roll Up Your Sleeves" directed by Dylan Haskins. Before a live appearance on RTE's The Late Late Show on 7 September 2012, host Ryan Tubridy introduced them by declaring that DJ and producer David Guetta was interested in working with them.[citation needed]
Heathers have recorded its second album[5]
Members
Touring members
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album detail | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| IRL [6] | ||
| 2008 | Here, Not There | 34 |
| 2012 | Kingdom
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8 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRL [8] | |||
| 2010 | "Remember When" | 11 | Here Not There |
| "Reading In The Dark" | – | ||
| 2013 | "Forget Me Knots" | 25 | Kingdom |
Split albums
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Tour CD
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Touring
Heathers supported Paolo Nutini at Belsonic in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Wednesday August 18, 2010.[9]
References
- ^ "Heathers op MySpace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3's, foto's en Videoclips". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
- ^ a b "Heathers". Breaking Tunes. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
- ^ "Kanaal van heathersdublin". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
- ^ "HIDE AWAY RECORDS op MySpace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3's, foto's en Videoclips". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
- ^ "Entertainment.ie - Heathers". 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2014-01-24.
- ^ Jaclyn Ward - Fireball Media Group - http://www.fireballmedia.ie. "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". Irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
{{cite web}}: External link in|author= - ^ Latest activity 10 hours ago. "Here, Not There: Heathers: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Jaclyn Ward - Fireball Media Group - http://www.fireballmedia.ie. "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". Irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
{{cite web}}: External link in|author= - ^ "August 2010 - Custom House Square, Belfast". Belsonic. Retrieved 2010-08-30.