Heathers (band)
Heathers | |
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 Twin sister pop-duo Louise & Ellie Macnamara (Heathers) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Alternative Acoustic Pop[1][non-primary source needed] |
| Years active | 2007[2] – present |
| Labels | Aunthill Records[3] |
| Members | Ellie Macnamara Louise Macnamara |
| Website | heathersmusic.net |
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][non-primary source needed] and US label Plan-It-X Records. The lead track from the album, "Remember When", was used by the Irish Tourist Board in a major advertising campaign subsequently leading to the re-release of the album though Warner Music Ireland.[5]
In 2013, they provided vocals for Enemies' song "Nighthawk", which is included in the band's album, Embark, Embrace.
Heathers' second album, Kingdom, was an Irish Choice Music Prize nominated album and released in 2014 through Sony Music (Canada / US) and Warner Music (Europe / Asia). The lead single from the album "Forget Me Knots" (It's Alright Not To Feel Ok)", became a much used anthem in a number of mental health awareness campaigns in Ireland and internationally.
Heathers 2016 releases included the singles, "November" and "Call Home".
Members
- Ellie Macnamara – Vocals
- Louise Macnamara – Vocals, Guitar, Synths
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album detail | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| IRL [6] | ||
| 2008 | Here, Not There
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34 |
| 2012 | Kingdom
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8 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRL [8] | |||
| 2010 | "Remember When" | 11 | Here Not There |
| "Reading in the Dark" | — | ||
| 2012 | "Forget Me Knots" | 25 | Kingdom |
| 2013 | "Waiter" | — | |
| 2016 | "November" | — | Non-album singles |
| "Call Home" | — | ||
| 2017 | "Midnight Train" |
Split albums
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Tour CD
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Touring
Heathers have toured extensively in Ireland, Canada, the US, and Germany and have also toured for a short period in Malaysia.[9]
They have performed in numerous festivals internationally including CMJ New York, SXSW Austin, Canadian Music Week & Electric Picnic Festival Ireland.
Heathers supported Paolo Nutini at Belsonic in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Wednesday 18 August 2010.[10]
References
- ^ "Heathers op MySpace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3's, foto's en Videoclips". Myspace.com. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Heathers". Breakingtunes.com. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "Kanaal van heathersdublin". YouTube. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "HIDE AWAY RECORDS op MySpace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3's, foto's en Videoclips". Myspace.com. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "Heathers". Warnermusic-ie-3.nds.acquia-psi.com. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ Jaclyn Ward. "The Irish Charts – All there is to know". Irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "Here, Not There: Heathers: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "Discography Heathers". Irish-charts.com. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Heathers and Elvis rock the St. Patrick's Ball 2014 in Penang". 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "August 2010 – Custom House Square, Belfast". Belsonic. Archived from the original on 23 August 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
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