The beginning of indie folk-pop buzz band The head and the heart can be traced back to an open-mic night two years ago in Seattle. none of the members were acquainted before that night, but their admiration for each other’s displayed talents led them to perform together in living rooms and tiny bars.

Since then, their playful melodies and the clap-and-stomp-along energy of their live shows have led many from Seattle to dub the band its next big thing.