Young Heretics
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Kitty Hart, Matthew Wright |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Young Heretics was a musical duo originating from Melbourne, Australia, established in 2009 by Kitty Hart alongside her half-brother, Matthew Wright, who is also known as the lead vocalist of The Getaway Plan.
After their debut EP The Dreamers gained underground recognition, they followed up with their first full-length album, We Are The Lost Loves, released seven months later. The pair embarked on national tours, sharing stages with prominent Australian artists including Kid Sam, Parades, and Gin Wigmore.
Their self-produced album was crafted with the support of Tom Larkin from Shihad, recorded across several studios in Melbourne. This project incorporated performances by more than 60 musicians and utilized audio effects influenced by filmmaker Peter Jackson. Remarkably, the duo made the entire album available for free online a month prior to its official launch, attracting considerable media coverage.
In July 2010, Young Heretics undertook their inaugural full-band tour throughout Australia, accompanied by acts such as Comic Sans, Siren Lines, and Guineafowl. That same month marked their signing with the Japanese independent label Cocoheart Records, which subsequently released their album in Japan on 22 September 2010.
Kitty Hart is recognized for her dedication to animal welfare and is an active participant in Animals Australia; the band notably headlined World Vegan Day in 2010.
In 2011, Young Heretics entered a period of hiatus as Matthew Wright concentrated on recording activities with The Getaway Plan, while Kitty Hart explored an indie folk endeavor under the name Magic Spells.
Members
- Kitty Hart
- Matthew Wright
Studio albums
- 2010: We Are The Lost Loves
Extended plays
- 2009: The Dreamers EP