Biography

Every once in awhile a band comes along that sounds both compelling, relevant, and instantly nostalgic, embodying an artistic quality and work ethic well beyond its years. Though the members of Heidiboxer may only be in their early twenties, the Milwaukee based players are already songwriting veterans and touring titans who've continuously developed a rabid fan base while consistently evolving since its early 2000s inception.

"David and I started playing together as two guys with acoustic guitars around town, but come the summer of 2001, we started officially putting songs together and fleshing it out with a full band," says co-front man Will Buege. "We put together a four song demo, hit the road and started selling it at shows to a really strong reaction."

Thus far, that EP demo has sold 4,000 copies and counting as the guys packed into their van to hit a slew of packed clubs, pubs and festivals. Significant buzz was built through a series of performances at legendary Milwaukee venue The Lodge, which put the group in touch with burgeoning producer/music industry mogul Joseph Sauer. The Chicagoan is best known for fronting power pop indie icons The Tide, a steady touring force with two CDs under its belt that scored support from the likes of WXRT, the International Pop Overthrow Festival and Chicago Tribune.

The ensuing studio sessions spawned Heidiboxer's official full-length, self-titled debut, which featured Sauer in the production helm at Chicago's King Size Studios. Behind the engineering was legendary Mike Hagler, known for his work with My Morning Jacket, The New Pornographers and Wilco for its classic Summer Teeth collection.

Consider the group to be at the crossroads of a music lover's collection that includes The Shins, Jump Little Children and Iron & Wine, with the occasional nod to other influences. From acoustic rhythms to electric explosions to abundant yet tasteful hooks and just the right amount of harmonies, the tunes connect with cohesion and chemistry. Heidiboxer's album work will likely earn this band a home on the charts, though that is not the main motivator for the group. The group has already earned the respect of fans who pack out clubs wherever Heidiboxer makes an appearance.

"Our goal is to get out there in front of as many people as possible, adding exponentially to the number that's already gotten on board," summarizes David. "Once the single hits, that will be our first step and we'll be hitting the road from there. We're keeping our feet on the ground, but at the same time, pretty soon it will be impossible for people not to hear this new disc because it's going to be everywhere."

Biography written by: Andy Argyrakis