Heathers are an indie pop act formed in 2007 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 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.
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 detailPeak chart positions IRL2008 Here, Not There Released: 20 May 2008 Label: Aunthill Records Formats: CD, Download 342012 Kingdom Released: February 2012 Label: Aunthill Records, Warner Music Ireland Formats: CD, Download, Vinyl 8
Singles YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbumIRL2010"Remember When"11Here Not There"Reading in the Dark" —2012"Forget Me Knots"25Kingdom2013"Waiter" —2016"November" — Non-album singles"Call Home" —2017"Midnight Train"
Split albums Year Album details2009 Tour CD With: Ghost Mice Label: Plan-It-X Records Formats: CD, Download
Touring Heathers have toured extensively in Ireland, Canada, the US, and Germany and have also toured for a short period in Malaysia.
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.
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