Heavy Hawaii

Heavy Hawaii

Boy Don't Drown

Dream

At first the name “Heavy Hawaii” was meant to be taken almost literally. Slow, abrasive renditions of the tropical and surf genre. While this style has transformed over the years, Matt Bahamas has found balance in his song writing. Drawing influence from 80’s soundtracks, 60’s girl groups and alternative radio hits. Heavy Hawaii is an amalgam of all these creating a pop genre all its own. Matt along with producer Ryan Solomon (Wizard Woes), multi instrumentalist Jessie Cuevas and rotating cast of players bring these ideas to life. Always changing, always growing.  “Boy Don’t Drown” is the new album by Heavy Hawaii. A reflective piece on heartache, mistakes and missed chances. Synthesizers, warbly guitars and Matt Bahamas’ key sense of melodies take the listener on a dark yet radiant ride. A strong collection of minimal pop songs cast the listener into a crystal ball showcasing the past, present and beyond.

Heavy Hawaii

Goosebumps

Art Fag

After a number of releases since forming in 2010, Heavy Hawaii presents their debut full-length album. Goosebumps is an extended journey through floating keyboards, peculiar guitars and lush harmonies. These ten hazy and strange compositions showcase frontman Matt Bahamas’s unique take on California life.

Heavy Hawaii

Super Bowl XXIX

Art Fag

***Waking up on the floor is not extremely abnormal for MATT BAHAMAS—on HEAVY HAWAII’s latest 7-inch, shaggy-haired front man Bahamas hums and laments over opportunities lost; metaphors for relationship and life troubles—paralleling the major upset of his hometown football heroes’ one chance at winning the Super Bowl in the mid ‘90s. Since then time has passed and it looks like Heavy Hawaii have kept their neon sonic jangled guitars and creamy atmospheric vintage keyboards on the title track “Super Bowl XXIX.” A perfect companion to the end of a wintry depression and an ode to a hopeful whiff of something resembling Spring in the air, the new Super Bowl XXIX 7-inch by Heavy Hawaii is a welcome addition to this melodic, lo-fi pop act’s already wonderful catalogue of music. Heavy Hawaii, formed in 2009, features Matt Bahamas (vocals/guitar/keys), JOJO KEYLARGO (guitar/backup vocals), MIKEY PETERSON (drums/percussion), DEREK BUTLER (bass guitar), and AIMEE SANCHEZ (keys/backup vocals). Edition of 500 copies.

Heavy Hawaii

Teen Angel

Art Fag

***HEAVY HAWAII makes their Art Fag debut with Teen Angel. If you remember their breaking-out with the incredibly catchy “Sleeping Bag” from the Summer Bummer (Get Laid, Get Wasted) compilation on Bathetic, then you’re already aware of the hammocked lazy-day vibes radiating from their tunes. “Teen Angel,” highlights HH’s uncanny vocal harmonies and is a perfect track for these waning summer days. Six tracks. Edition of 500 copies on colored vinyl.