GoGoGo Airheart
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
GoGoGo Airheart was a post-punk ensemble originating from San Diego, California, active between 1996 and 2006.
Career
Initially collaborating with the local indie label Vinyl Communications, the group issued their eponymous debut album in 1997, which included contributions from drummer Andy Robillard and violinist Teri Hoefer. Their 1998 release, love my life...hate my friends, significantly elevated their presence within the regional music scene. The following year, they delivered the Things we Need EP through Overcoat Recordings, a subsidiary of Touch & Go.
In 1999, the lineup experienced notable shifts: drummer Jimmy LaValle temporarily stepped in for Robillard, Hoefer exited to pursue a new musical project, and Ben White assumed lead guitar duties. By 2000, with Jay Hough joining as drummer, the band embarked on a nationwide tour.
They transitioned to Gold Standard Laboratories (GSL), a label co-founded by Sonny Kay and members of Mars Volta, releasing their third full-length album, Out Every Window The Snap Of Envy And Greed, in 2000. Their 2002 album ExitheUXA was supported by tours across the U.S. and Europe, sharing stages with indie groups such as Franz Ferdinand and The Futureheads.
In 2003, after White’s departure, Robillard returned to perform alongside Hough on drums until Hough left in July, leaving the band as a trio. During 2004, they recorded demo tracks with John Reis—known for his work with Rocket From The Crypt, Pitchfork, and Drive Like Jehu—though these recordings have not been officially released.
By 2005, White rejoined the lineup, culminating in the release of their final album Rats! Sing! Sing!, followed by tours both domestically and abroad. The band concluded their activities in early 2006, playing their last show at The Casbah on May 22. Reflecting on their decade-long career, drummer Andy Robillard emphasized their dedication to producing high-quality music without yielding to commercial pressures.
Band members
- Mike Vermillion
- Ashish Vyas
- Ben White
- Andy Robillard
- Teri Hoefer
- Michael Henning
- Jimi Hey
- Jimmy LaValle
- Jay Hough
- M Frederick "Dekes"
- Carlos De La Garza
Albums
- GoGoGo Airheart (1997 - Vinyl Communications)
- Love My Life... Hate My Friends (1998 - Vinyl Communications)
- Out Every Window the Snap of Envy & Greed (2000)
- ExitheUXA (2002 - Gold Standard Laboratories)
- GoGoGo Airheart re-release (2003 - Gold Standard Laboratories)
- Love My Life... Hate My Friends re-release (2003 - Gold Standard Laboratories)
- Rats! Sing! Sing! (2005 - Gold Standard Laboratories)
Singles and EPs
- "Judgement" (1997)
- "Things We Need EP" (1999 - Overcoat Recordings)
- "Song for Video" (1999)
- "The Beauty of Appetite" + "Teri and Julie" (split LP with Syncopation)
- Split CD with the 90 Day Men (2000)
- "Real Live Kill" (2002)