The Head (band)

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The Head is an indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. It consists of three members: guitarist Jacob Morrell, drummer Jack Shaw, and bassist/vocalist Mike Shaw.

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History

When they were growing up, Jack and Mike Shaw, who are twin brothers, often listened to music together, including The Beatles, The Stone Roses, Mazzy Star, and Elliott Smith. [1] The Shaw brothers started playing music with each other when they were 9, [2] and formed the Head with their friend Morell in 2007, when all three members were 14 years old and went to the same high school (specifically, Holy Spirit Preparatory School). [2] [3] The band released their debut album, Puckered, in 2009. [4] Their second album, Hang On, was released in 2011. [3] Their third release, the Girls of the Yukon EP, was released in 2013; it represented their first experience recording songs while playing live together in studio. [4] [5] They played in a production of One Man, Two Guvnors by Georgia Shakespeare in July 2014. [2] They released another EP, Millipedes, in November 2015. [6]

Reception

In Spin, Jon Young described Hang On as "charming and shiny" and said that the Head "have mastered the beloved science of catchy, toe-tapping melodies plus rich vocal harmonies". [7] Creative Loafing's Bobby Moore reviewed "Millipedes", saying that on the EP, the band "demonstrate[s] pop knowledge and mastery beyond their years" and giving it three out of five stars. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Rae Smith, Kelly (28 January 2015). "The Head discuss brotherly bonds, a new record, and 'Jesus'". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 Zusel, Yvonne (10 July 2014). "Modern band the Head fits vibe of '60s-themed show". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  3. 1 2 Mills, Fred (15 November 2013). "Track Premiere: Meet Young Atlanta Trio The Head". Blurt. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  4. 1 2 Breeland, Nadia (26 September 2013). "The Head release 'Girls of the Yukon' EP". Creative Loafing Atlanta. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  5. ↑ Brasted, Chelsea (10 December 2013). "Atlanta-based powerpop band The Head to play Mud and Water on Dec. 18". NOLA.com. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  6. 1 2 Moore, Bobby (24 November 2015). "The Head: Millipedes EP". Creative Loafing Atlanta. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  7. ↑ Young, Jon (21 June 2011). "The Head, 'Hang On' (The Head Music)". Spin. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
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