At first glance, the thought of setting emo bangers to orchestral strings doesn’t sound real. How could the soothing nature of classical music ever match up to the angst and grit of the Warped Tour scene? However, this juxtaposition creates the most magical blend of emotionally charged lyrics and dynamic instrumentation. Hawthorne Heights experiments with this theatrical sound on an orchestral rendition of their latest single, “The Storm,” pulled from their freshly released EP, Lost Light, which dropped last month. Celebrating their current tour with Emo Orchestra, the new version paints Hawthorne Heights’ authentically emo-punk sound in a new and… Read more »
Ohio natives, Hawthorne Heights, has returned with their heaviest song to date spanning across their 22-year history, aptly titled “The Storm.” The nearly three-minute ripper is the first preview to the band’s forthcoming, freshly announced EP, Lost Lights, via Pure Noise Records. The collection is set to drop on September 8 the day before the group’s Ohio Is For Lovers Festival performance. From the first note, “The Storm” kicks into high gear with tantalizing guitar work, hauntingly atmospheric layers across the instrumentation and vocals, and JT Woodruff’s signature blend of harmonies. The track takes on a contemplative feel, reflecting on… Read more »
We all know that Ohio is for lovers, but Hawthorne Heights has set out to prove that it’s not just Ohio. After three editions of the festival hitting emo fans hard in 2022, Hawthorne Heights is bringing the “Is For Lovers Festival” to eight cities in 2023. This year’s event will visit Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, NV; Denver, CO; Manteo, NC; Council Bluffs, IA; Cincinnati, OH; Pelham, TN; and Mansfield, MA. Similarly to their 2022 festival stops, the lineups will vary by date and include the likes of Thrice, Silverstein, Thursday, Saosin, and more. Tickets for the events are currently on… Read more »
Hawthorne Heights have released a new song and video, “Just Another Ghost”. It will be featured on their forthcoming album Bad Frequencies, releasing April 27th.
I had an opportunity to speak with someone who’s been around and contributed a lot to the, “Scene,” as we knew it and have come to know it… Lead singer / Guitarist JT from Hawthorne Heights!
Hawthorne Heights’ JT Woodruff has announce his solo album Field Medicine, due out March 18 through InVogue Records.
JT Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights and Mark Rose, formerly of Spitalfield, will be heading out on tour in January. They’ll be playing some pretty intimate venues, so make sure you get your tickets ASAP. It kicks off in Cincinnati and ends in Mark’s hometown of Chicago. 01.02.14 – Cincinnati, OH @ Thompson House | Tickets | Event 01.03.14 – Toledo, OH @ House Show | RSVP/Details 01.04.14 – Dayton, OH @ Ghostlight Coffee | Tickets (Only 40 Avail) 01.05.14 – Tazeville, VA @ House Show | RSVP/Details 01.06.14 – Norfolk, VA @ The Iguana | $10 | EVENT 01.07.14… Read more »
Hawthorne Heights have announced a small holiday tour hitting the midwest.
We’re excited to launch a special on-air feature with Hawthorne Heights next Monday, June 1st. We’ll have the band on idobi Radio for an hour as they discuss their new record, Zero. The guys will gives a behind-the-scenes look at their recording process, play some of their favorite songs, and much more.
Hawthorne Heights have signed with the Sony / RED distributed Red River Entertainment and are currently recording their new LP with producer Brian Virtue (30 Seconds To Mars, Chevelle, Audioslave), which will be released this summer.
