Haruki Murakami, James Kochalka, aliens, creatures of the sea, scrabble, and alcohol.
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"...more catchiness than a SARS ward." - Alternative Press.
"God knows that Helicopter Helicopter, known to many as just H2, has logged enough mileage on Beatrice, the 1997 Ford 150 Econoline van that has propelled the band from coast to coast and to their place atop Boston's pop hierarchy..." - The Weekly Dig.
"This is arguably the strongest power-pop album of the year..." -
The Michigan Times
"If you're a sucker for sweet and sour, expect to be entranced." - Amplifier.
"Both male and female vocals, and hooks that would make Dr. J weep keep racking up the points for them on Wild Dogs w/X-Ray Eyes. " - Action Man Magazine.
The Story: Helicopter Helicopter was formed in Boston in the spring of 1998 by guitarists/vocalists Chris Zerby and Julie Chadwick. Naming the band after a game the two had played together at recess in elementary school, they signed with Lunch Records and began touring the U.S., quickly building a reputation for excellent songwriting, and developing a distinctive pop sound based on their intertwining male and female vocals.
The bands 2001 release By Starlight landed on the cmj charts and they hit the road for non-stop touring...leading the band to sign with Initial Records (Criteria, Boy Sets Fire, The Reputation, etc.). In May, 2003 Initial released the full-length Wild Dogs with X-Ray Eyes. The CD has garnered rave reviews from publications all across the country, including Alternative Press, Amplifier and the Boston Phoenix.
Helicopter helicopter has also been featured in many skate and BMX videos including AMPED, PROPS, ROADFOOLS, and acclaimed surf movie, PEEL - The Peru Project.
Helicopter helicopter is currently on hiatus with Chris Zerby and Julie Chadwick moving on to work on their new project HELLO DRAGONBUY "Wild Dogs with X-Ray Eyes" for only $10 now!
ive been waiting for forever to see harsh light on the music player. big ups on that song, i seen it on props bmx. its hot and i<3 playing it on the drums.
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