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Heather Perry & the Blanks

About Me

"...making major waves on Chicago’s indie pop/folk circuit... evoke[s] the perky sensibilities of Regina Spektor, the softer side of Rilo Kiley and the angelic range of Tori Amos" - Hear/Say: America's College Music Magazine

"[Perry] retains her abstract approach to writing music and lyrics... Much of the music on this EP relies on sudden shifts in rhythm and Perry’s unique ability to blend melody with two-part harmonies and layered instrumentation... [calls] to mind a young, vulnerable Fiona Apple" - Demo Magazine

"Perry's unique, mature songwriting instantly creates an utterly distinctive mood... the band's understanding of dynamics cannot be underscored enough, and the sophisticated arrangements on each track are uniquely multifaceted" - Spade Kitty Records

"['Doing It For You' has] a sound that oscillates between acoustic lullaby and sultry femme angst (with a hint of Nashville)" - UR Chicago

"[Doing It For You] is a staggering... batch of heartbreaking tunes" - Chicago Tribune

"Should be called 'Heather Very.' Because she is 'very' awesome!" - Roctober Magazine 47

Download the "HERE/" EP at www.heatherperryandtheblanks.bandcamp.com and pick your own price.

Previous releases include "These Appetites" (2009), "Doing It For You" (2007), and "The Co-Fighter Blues" (2005). For more information, visit sonicbids.com/heatherperrymusic or facebook.com/heatherperryandtheblanks.

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Member Since: 12/06/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/heatherperrymusic
Band Members: Heather Perry, Emily Wiedmeyer, Ben Brown, Carlos Zapata, Emily Spiegel.

Influences: PJ Harvey, Metric, Cat Power, Sleater-Kinney, Jenny Lewis, Neko Case, Patti Smith, many more
Sounds Like: Heather Perry and the Blanks' Profile on OurStage:
View Heather Perry and the _____s's EPK
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Help us play Lilith Fair!

www.OurStage.com is hosting a contest to find the best emerging female artists across the country and give them opening slots at Lilith Fair. You can help us win in three easy steps:1. log onto www.Ou...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:50:00 GMT

Fret 12 Video Interview: Heather Perry and Ben Brown

Heather and Ben recently did a video interview for the guitar website Fret 12. Each week we'll post a new excerpt - this one has us talking about our sound and the gear we use. Check it out here:http:...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:15:00 GMT

Official music video for "Little White Flags"

Click here to see the official music video for our song "Little White Flags," directed by Ben Chandler. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGjVil9Z7MQ
Posted by on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:11:00 GMT

Exclusive interview on Sock Monkey Sound podcast!

Check out our post-show interview with Sock Monkey Sound to hear us talk about our history, writing process, and what we do on tour, among other things...www.sockmonkeysound.com
Posted by on Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:30:00 GMT

We're on WLUW 88.7!

WLUW 88.7 has "citysong" in rotation - thanks to everyone who helped make it happen.
Posted by on Fri, 08 May 2009 00:08:00 GMT

Interview with The Chronicle

Columbia Chronicle 12/3/07Premium Blend with Heather PerryHeather Perry knows how to wear a hat or two. After Perry graduated from Columbia in 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in theater, she performed i...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:16:00 GMT