The Heavy

The Heavy formed in Bath in 2007, Kelvin Swaby, Dan Taylor, Spencer Page, and Chris Ellul developing a sound that drew on vintage soul, funk, and rock in ways that were immediately energetic and distinctive. Swaby's powerful vocals were the emotional centre of everything they did, and the band's rhythmic drive gave their music a physical intensity that translated brilliantly to live performance.

Their debut album 'Great Vengeance and Furious Fire' (2009) generated immediate critical excitement. 'The House That Dirt Built' (2009) produced 'How You Like Me Now?' — a soul-rock anthem that became one of the most widely used songs in advertising and film soundtracks of the decade, bringing them to an enormous international audience.

The Heavy have continued to release albums of consistent quality, with each record maintaining the soul-rock energy that has always been their defining characteristic. They are one of the more internationally successful British acts of their generation — their combination of vintage soul influences and contemporary rock energy has earned them a global following. ⚠ Flag: post-2019 activity — verify most recent release.