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Young Heretics

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Young Heretics
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresDoom metal
Alternative metal
Pop rock
Indie pop
Years active2009–2010
LabelsCocoHeart (Japan)
Boomtown Records (AUS)[1]
MembersKitty Hart
Matthew Wright
Websitewww.youngheretics.com

Young Heretics were a musical duo based in Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2009. The project comprises Kitty Hart and her half-brother, The Getaway Plan frontman Matthew Wright.[2]

After their debut release EP The Dreamers was met with acclaim from the underground music scene worldwide,[3][4] the siblings followed up with their debut album titled We Are The Lost Loves seven months later.[5][6][7][8][9] The months in-between were spent touring the country alongside Australian bands Kid Sam, Parades, Jonathan Boulet, Gin Wigmore, Bertie Blackman and Philadelphia Grand Jury.

The self-produced album was recorded with the help of Tom Larkin (of Shihad fame) at three different Melbourne studios.[2]

More than 60 musicians and audio effects by movie maker Peter Jackson were used to create the album. The band caused a stir within the media when they decided to leak the full album for free a month before its official release.[10]

The duo commenced their first full band tour around Australia in July 2010 in support of the album, with Comic Sans, Siren Lines and Guineafowl supporting.[11]

In July 2010 Young Heretics signed to Japanese indie label Cocoheart Records; their album was released into stores in Japan on 22 September 2010.[12]

Kitty Hart is a passionate animal rights activist and member of Animals Australia. Young Heretics headlined World Vegan Day 2010.[13]

In 2011 the band went on hiatus while Matthew records the second album with the rock band The Getaway Plan, and Kitty is writing for indie folk project Magic Spells.

Personnel

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  • Kitty Hart
  • Matthew Wright

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • 2010: We Are The Lost Loves

Extended plays

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  • 2009: The Dreamers EP

References

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  1. ^ Jones, Briony (22 July 2010), "Say Your Prayers For The Young Heretics", Beat Magazine
  2. ^ a b Pickering, Chris (13 July 2010), "Young Heretics", Rave Magazine
  3. ^ "Young Heretics - The Dreamers EP (album review)". Sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  4. ^ [1] [dead link]
  5. ^ Johnston, Chris (28 May 2010), "We Are The Lost Loves review", The Age
  6. ^ "we are the lost loves review", The Gold Coast Bulletin, 5 June 2010
  7. ^ "Music News, Views And All The Latest From Junkee". Junkee.com. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Young Heretics - We Are The Lost Loves". Fasterlouder.com.au. Archived from the original on 2012-10-06.
  9. ^ "Young Heretics - We Are the Lost Loves". Musicfeeds.com.au. 26 May 2010.
  10. ^ [2] [dead link]
  11. ^ "Young Heretics tour". Fasterlouder.com.au. Archived from the original on 2012-10-06.
  12. ^ "» NEWS COCOHEART RECORDS". Cocoheartrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2010-08-22.
  13. ^ [3] [dead link]
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