BRAND NEW IDOL is the latest and greatest project for two brothers from Danbury, Connecticut. Starting in 1988, Kris and Tim Heireth, inspired by the alternative music rich community they called home, founded a band called Heads Up Display (1988-1992), which later evolved into Joy Machine (1993-1996). Joy Machine gained an impressive following on mp3.com after the release of their remastered demos in October 2000 on their retrospective CD entitled "The Best That Never Was".
After a three year experiment called Car Crash Set (1997-1999), Tim and Kris decided to form a new band and in August of 1999 Brand New Idol was born.
BNI released their debut album "Still Beautiful Falling Apart" in Autumn of 2001 to the critical acclaim of the global synthpop community and the band won awards for “Album of the Year” and “Best Unsigned Artist and Song of the Year” for ”Your Favorite Disguise” on the Electrogarden Network.
BNI has not only developed a maturity and reputation for gritty, unique, uncompromising music, but also presents an energetic, engaging and fun live show that is sure to propel them to the top of their game.
In The Press:
"...the snark and sleaze of Brand New Idol's Soft Cell-influenced pop..." -Isaac Guzman, New York Daily News
"Brand New Idol totally stole the show - Finally a NYC "synthpop band" you wouldn't want to take home to your momma!" -Showlist.org
"...great dance/goth/new wave..." - Dj Oktober from Oktober's Musings
Hey guys just dropping by to say hi. Have not been out because I have a little one on the way in approximately 4 weeks and had right shoulder surgery. Hope al is well.
Steve
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009 Love and Light. a Lots of Respect Love is the key to peace among all mankind Love is the key to peace and happiness within all creation Love needs to be practiced - love needs to flow - love needs to make happy Love starts with your partner, children and family and expands to all world
Hello, thanks for adding me to your friend's space. Thanks to Nigel, I learned about Brand New Idol. I could buy "Still Beautiful Falling Apart", very rare, expensive, but brilliant synthpop album. Happy New Year!!!!!! The best wishes to 2009! Mihail
Just stopping by with an invitation to come and hang out with us at our new forums. Loaded with cool stuff like blogs, groups and custom everything! Cool.
The only thing I could say about you is: GREAT!!!!!! I love BNI and Joy Machine too, it's really my style!!! In the beginning I thought you were British...it was a surprise when I discover you're American!!! Ciao from Venice, Italy
