User:Jasper.rhodes/Helvetia (band)

Helvetia, an independent and experimental alternative music group from Seattle, Washington, was created by Jason Albertini after the dissolution of the band Duster. Helvetia's first record, "The Clever North Wind" (2006), was released on The Static Cult Label and distributed by Up Records. Their first national exposure was achieved by touring with Built To Spill. Helvetia is sustained by a rotating live line-up, which has included Dove Amber, Jim Roth and Scott Plouf. Helvetia continues to release music through The Static Cult Label (which is helmed by Duster-mate Clay Parton). The name Helvetia is the female personification of Switzerland, the childhood home of Jason Albertini.

DISCOGRAPHY

 * "The Clever North Wind" (2006)
 * "The Acrobats" (2008)
 * "Headless Machine of the Heart" (2008)
 * "Helvetia's Junk Shop" (2009)