The Ashtray Hearts

The Ashtray Hearts are a six-piece ensemble from Minneapolis that plays what is best described as ‘apartment music.’ Taking elements of Americana, folk, alt-country and other influences, the Ashtray Hearts add eclectic instrumentation (horns, organs, accordions) to create their lonely, broken-hearted sound.Perfect Halves is the second long-player from the Ashtray Hearts. The album was recorded at Sacred Heart Studios, a landmark nineteenth century cathedral overlooking Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota. Recording at the old church during a typical cold and snowy Duluth winter proved to be ideal for the creation of this subtle assembly of wounded songs.On Perfect Halves, the band continues to refine the lush textures first explored on their debut. Recorded on vintage analog equipment, these recordings capture the Ashtray Hearts as they sound live, with the added warmth and natural reverb offered by the high ceilings of Sacred Heart. The songs, written and refined over the last three years, once again explore the timeless themes of love and loss.Check out the Ashtray Hearts video for "Rules" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKGpYJzn66M