Whale Heart Records

Duchess Leo Interviewed In Village Voice!

We are thrilled that New York's vernerable Village Voice interviewed Duchess Leo recently for their "Yes, In My Back Yard" blog! Interviewer Christopher Weingarten calls Duchess Leo "a pair of rainy-day swooners obsessed with churning melodies and bliss-drenched textures". Read the interview here!

Announcing New Release From Duchess Leo, GOLDEN GRAY!

BROOKLYN, NY - We are proud to announce the release of "Golden Gray" by Brooklyn based recording artist, Duchess Leo! "Golden Gray" is the first full-length album from the duo. Recorded at The Armory in Brooklyn, NY and Metaltern Studios in Athens, AL, we think "Golden Gray" is a journey into the texture, ether and ambience of the heart. It's a complex and sometimes simple collection of connected songs that remind us why it's good to have friends. Guest appearances are made by fellow Whale Heart artists Grace Bellury, Keith Forrester and producer, Daniel Whitt. Recommended for fans of Eluvium, The Album Leaf, Benoit Pioulard and Washed Out.

Welcome to Whale Heart Records new website!

We couldn't be more excited to share with you our beautiful and superbly functional home. The aim was to make something that not only presented information in a fun and intuitive format, but also to make it a work of art in itself (Nautical motif! Sweet nav!). We believe our uber talented designer Luke Hughett and programmer Sanjay Cherubala did just that. Check out all the info on our artists/shows/parties/shenanigans/videos/mp3s and of course if you feel like buying some records, you can do that too.

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Stream First Single from "Golden Gray"!

Check out the new single "Bloom" by Duchess Leo from their forthcoming first full-length album "Golden Gray", exclusively on the Whale Heart Records website! We'll be releasing "Golden Gray" on January 25th, 2011. Be sure to keep posted for more updates leading up to the release!

Listen to "Bloom" RIGHT HERE!

Little Horn's New Lineup!

Atlanta's Little Horn has morphed constantly over the course of it's two years as a band. Started as a solo project by Keith Forrester then members added, subtracted then added again, now has reached it's best incarnation yet. Keith borrowed the rhythm section from fellow Whale Heart artist Lille of Steve Brown (drums) and Rob Bellury (bass) and newcomer DJ Highum on electric guitar to fully realize Little Horn's potential. With a new set of songs, Little Horn is slated to go into the studio this fall to record their second full-length record. In the meantime you can catch Little Horn at Picaflor in Atlanta on November 21st! Recommended for fans of Kurt Vile, Sixteen Horsepower, Red House Painters and Bon Iver.

Lille Continues Meteoric Trajectory!

They open for The Dresden Dolls, November 13th, 2010 at the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta, GA. Helmed by 18-year old Grace Bellury, Lille's debut EP, Tall Shoulders, was released in June of 2010 and has garnered wide acclaim. "The only complaint that could come from this beautiful EP is that it's sweet taste will leave you craving for more" says Campus Circle Newspaper and Exclaim! said that Tall Shoulders "is an excellent introduction into what will most likely become a long legacy of hazy, haunting, mischievous music." Don't miss Lille in Atlanta in November!