Whirlwind Heat

Whirlwind Heat is a band whose story you should already know. They are not the new Gang of Four or New Order. They are three kids from Grand Rapids, Michigan who happened to catch the eye of Jack White four years ago. But there's no point in repeating all this. If you're looking for history go rent Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.

What you need to know about Whirlwind Heat is all included in their latest album, Types of Wood. Inspired by the crisp drum sounds on Cake's Fashion Nugget, the Heat drove cross-country to Paradise Studio in Sacramento to work with Kirt Shearer and Craig Long. Soon after, the band signed to Leo Silverman’s Brille Records.

The result is Whirlwind Heat's most dynamic release yet. From the agit-fluidity of the funky "Uptight" to the undeniable ensnare of "Reagan", Types of Wood is the only record you will ever hear where a song about donating sperm ("Genepool Style") doesn't seem so out of place.

Not limited to just writing, producing, and financing their own album, David Swanson (vocals, moog), Steve Damstra II (bass), and Brad Holland (drums) shoot their own videos and short films, create their own artwork, design their own clothing and coloring books, and develop their own website. Add to that Whirlwind Heat's recent tour with Beck, past tours with White Stripes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and The Kills, and their consistent visual contributions from photog-supreme Terry Richardson and it's quite evident that everyone who wrote them off before will slowly have to recant and pay attention. Whirlwind Heat is in their prime and it'd be best for you to recognize.

If you can't take The Heat get your ass out the kitchen. We on a mission.

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