The Artificial Heart

The Artificial Heart
Origin Austin, Texas
Genres Rock, Post-Punk
Years active 2005–present
Associated acts The Impossibles, Cruiserweight
Website Official website
Members Rory Phillips
Craig Tweedy
Scott Clapsaddle
Andrew Collins
Santiago Vela
Past members Jess McGress
Grant W. Anderson

The Artificial Heart is an Austin, Texas-based band featuring Rory Phillips and Craig Tweedy, both formerly of The Impossibles. It also currently features Scott Clapsaddle on guitar.

History

The band's beginnings can be traced as far back as 2004, when Rory begin the project Nineteen Ninety-Now with Scott Clappsaddle. The short lived project produced the song "Love Won't Be Enough", which has since became part of The Artificial Heart's live shows. Phillips rejoined with The Impossibles bassist Craig Tweedy and the band changed their name. The band name began as Rory and the Artificial Heart, but has since been shortened to just The Artificial Heart.

Rory and the Artificial Heart began posting songs on their Myspace page in the spring of 2006. Phillips has produced all of the band's material and the early demo recordings were recorded on his own. They played their first official show on June 10, 2006 at Emo's in Austin, TX.[1] At the time of the first show Jess McGress played keyboards, Grant W Anderson played drums, Craig Tweedy played bass, Scott Clapsaddle played guitar, and Rory Phillips played guitar and vocals. Other members have included Devon Orr (keys, vocals), Santiago Vela III (drums), and Andrew Collins (keys, vocals).

The band has shared the stage with Samiam, Sparta, Jim Ward, and Recover. The band has used the internet to gain a national audience. Using their Myspace page, the band has posted versions of every song that will be on their debut. The band's self-titled debut was released May 12, 2009[2] on Amazon Digital and iTunes. The self-titled debut was re-released on vinyl in August 2010 and is available at http://www.prioritiesintactrecords.com and select local music stores.

The Artificial Heart album

  1. Again, With Feeling 2:32
  2. No Way Out 2:49
  3. Don't Turn Away 3:19
  4. Self Esteem 3:25
  5. Overcome 3:34
  6. Let It Go 3:37
  7. Hello Mother, Hello Father 3:51
  8. Cold Cold Day 3:26
  9. Love Won't Be Enough 4:04
  10. Meantime 4:27
  11. Hope 3:38
  12. False Positives 4:41[3]

Non-album songs

References

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