The Head And The Heart’s ‘Arrow’ Tops Alternative Radio Chart

New Milestone On The Airwaves

Seattle indie-folk outfit The Head And The Heart has just celebrated a career first: their single “Arrow” has climbed to number one on the Alternative Airplay chart. In a jubilant Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7nv19u_ZD/), the band wrote, “Arrow has flown its way into your hearts and now it lands atop the peak of alternative radio! We’re so grateful to everyone for listening. Have to thank our incredible team @crushmusic @crush_radio @verveforecast for building this brick by brick with us. Aperture is out now!” This marks a major breakthrough for the Seattle-based six-piece, who have steadily grown their fan base since their self-titled debut in 2011.

Arrow’s Ascent And Album Release

“Arrow” serves as the lead single from the group’s latest project, Aperture, which officially dropped alongside the radio news. The track’s soaring chorus and layered harmonies reflect the band’s signature blend of folk warmth and stadium-sized ambition. Early streaming numbers and high-profile placements on curated playlists foreshadowed its strong radio showing, but reaching the top of the chart still caught many by surprise. On the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart dated this week, “Arrow” edged past heavy hitters from long-established alt-rock acts, cementing The Head And The Heart’s position in the modern alternative landscape.

Band Roots And Evolution

Formed in 2009 at a weekly songwriters’ circle in Seattle, The Head And The Heart built their reputation on earnest songwriting and communal energy. Core members Jonathan Russell (guitar, vocals), Charity Rose Thielen (violin, vocals), and Tyler Williams (drums) have steered the group through five studio albums, including 2022’s Every Shade of Blue. While Wikipedia records five official releases to date, the arrival of Aperture marks a new chapter. Lyrically, the album navigates themes of renewal and self‐discovery, with “Arrow” focusing on the idea of taking aim at personal goals and trusting the trajectory set by life’s unpredictability.

Tour Plans And Fan Engagement

To support Aperture, the band has just announced a nationwide tour, kicking off with a free Los Angeles show at Nova Vacancy LA, followed by a headline set in Central Park on July 30. In a separate Instagram update (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJsKlqcOqCK/), they teased a “love letter to NYC” poster, available for pre-order as a limited-edition print, timed to coincide with the Big Apple appearance. Frontman Matty Gonzalez shared reflections on the journey in another post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJay3Siucc4/), noting, “We are hours away from taking the stage for the first time in support of Aperture… We hope this album works the magic on you that it worked on us during its creation. The aperture has finally opened up. What will it reveal?”

The band’s creative team, including partners Crush Music, Crush Radio, and Verve Forecast, has played a key role in building momentum for both the single and the album. Their coordinated radio campaigns, coupled with strategic social-media engagement, have underscored the importance of brick-by-brick growth in an era of instant streaming gratification.

Fans can stream “Arrow” on all major platforms and pick up Aperture at retailers worldwide. With “Arrow” now reigning atop the Alternative Airplay chart, The Head And The Heart look poised to extend their reach beyond their core indie-folk audience and into mainstream alt-rock territory.

As the group heads out on tour this summer, listeners eagerly await which track will follow “Arrow” up the charts—and what new emotional vistas Aperture will unveil next.

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