Heavy Young Heathens specialize in a brand of rock that feels instantly iconic, likely because their DNA is woven into the fabric of modern television. Their sound is built on a foundation of muscular, overdriven guitar riffs and a rhythmic stomp that demands attention. It is music that carries the weight of a desert sunset and the grime of a city alleyway, blending garage-rock urgency with a polished, cinematic sense of scale.
What truly sets them apart is their ability to craft 'theme' music that doesn't feel like a jingle. There is a genuine darkness and grit to their work, often punctuated by raspy, baritone vocals and a bluesy swagger. They manage to sound like a classic rock band you've known forever while maintaining a sharp, contemporary edge that fits perfectly into high-drama visual storytelling.
Start with 'Being Evil Has a Price' to hear their signature blend of menace and melody, then dive into their self-titled 2009 album for a raw look at their garage-rock roots. It is the ideal soundtrack for anyone who wants their life to feel a little more like a prestige cable drama.
Heavy Young Heathens are American film, film trailer, and television composers, consisting of brothers Aron and Robert Mardo. They are known for their work composing and performing music for television series including Big Sky, Eastbound & Down, The Simpsons, The Righteous Gemstones, and Dead to Me. They have also composed music for films such as Halloween, Don Verdean, Rules Don't Apply, Yoga Hosers, and Masterminds. Heavy Young Heathens co-composed and perform "Being Evil Has a Price", the main theme to the popular Netflix series Lucifer. Most recently, Heavy Young Heathens composed and perform the original song "Psalm 28.7" for the first episode of The Righteous Gemstones second season. In the scene, Eric Andre and Jessica Lowe are seen performing the song in front of their Texas Megachurch congregation as Lyle and Lindy Lissons.
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Shares alternative rock, garage rock, blues rock (subgenres); studio polished, compressed loud, analog warmth (production style)
Shares alternative rock, garage rock, blues rock (subgenres); analog warmth, compressed loud, studio polished (production style)
Shares alternative rock, garage rock, blues rock (subgenres); analog warmth, compressed loud, studio polished (production style)
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