Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, California, founding band members Jared Watson and guitarist / vocalist Dustin Bushnell met in 1996 while in high school, embarking on a friendship based on music, as well as their shared passion for surfing, skating and the endless party of the laid-back SoCal lifestyle.
Early on, they spent many late nights jamming in Bushnell’s soundproof garage with a four-track recorder, writing unique acoustic hip-hop songs that featured reggae inflections. Inspired by the rock and reggae sounds of Bob Marley, Sublime, 311 and The Beastie Boys, the band’s music evolved into their distinct Dirty Heads style.
To complete the Dirty Heads’ sound, the duo added percussionist Jon Olazabal and drummer Matt Ochoa, both talented, experienced musicians. With a set of solid material, the Dirty Heads were further motivated to take their craft to the next level, and they began building a loyal fan base throughout the west coast, while performing acoustically at local bars and small music venues. As they started playing in neighboring Los Angeles, the band found it necessary to charter party buses so their fans could make the 30-mile trek to their shows.
Connecting with sought-after producers Steve Fox and Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray / Ashlee Simpson) the band worked long hours to polish their material and further develop their style. The Dirty Heads also recruited mixing engineer Mario Caldato Jr., best known for his work with the Beastie Boys, to add the finishing touches and create just the right blend.
The band’s highly-anticipated first full-length album is entitled, Any Port in the Storm (Released on EMG through Fontana, a division of Universal Music Group Distribution - September 2008). This debut features 14 tracks that are reminiscent of the upbeat, sun-soaked Southern California party energy. The first single is the optimistic, “Stand Tall.”
Any Port in the Storm also features one of the final recordings of the late music industry icon Billy Preston. Frequently referred to as “The Fifth Beatle,” Preston played on three tracks, including “Stand Tall,” “Chelsea,” and “Driftin.’ ” Other special guests on the album are drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Sting, The Vandals), and veteran session percussionist Alex Acuna, whose A-list musician resume includes Peter Gabriel, Johnny Clegg, and Jackson Browne, to name only a few.
Recently, the band’s music has been attracting attention throughout the world of entertainment. Their songs have been featured in the movie and soundtrack for Surf’s Up (Sony 2007); and the television drama, Shark staring James Woods (CBS 2007. Actor Matthew McConaughey selected the band’s music to be in his upcoming film, Surfer Dude. In addition, the Dirty Heads can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam video game (Activision 2007), and several other music compilations and surf/skate videos. On the marketing side, the Dirty Heads have also been included in campaigns for Etnies Jeans and Vestal Watches.
Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson sums up their fun, uncomplicated style, “We want to be positive and entertain,” he says. “We just want to make you feel good.”
And who can’t dig that?
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Warming Sun
The Dirty Heads Lyrics
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You never have a good time and go
Takin' it back, you try for it daily
You only like that old rock 'n roll
You wait for the night you're rockin' it steady
You can't stop and mess up your flow
You fight from the fix
The weight of it's heavy
And over, and over
And over, and over again
Oh yeah
Over, and over
And over, and over again
[Chorus]
Look to the warming sun
We left the troubles all around the town
You know we didn't hurt no one
We lit the sky up and we burned it down
Slippin' in time, we move with it slowly
We didn't know the night went so fast
We broke all our bones
The city, it owed we
We never let it live in the past
We live in the light, we wake with it slowly
Remember love, the one thing that lasts
When daybreak came on
It was one thing it showed me
That there was nothing left in our path
And over, and over
And over, and over again
Oh yeah
Over, and over
And over, and over again
[Chorus]
Look to the warming sun
We left the troubles all around the town
You know we didn't hurt no one
We lit the sky up and we burned it down
Oh, 'round and 'round we go
Oh, now we reapin' what we sowed
Oh, 'round and 'round we go
And ooo
[Chorus]
Look to the warming sun
We left the troubles all around the town
You know we didn't hurt no one
We lit the sky up and we burned it down
The Dirty Heads's song Warming Sun details the friendship between two people who are looking to escape their troubles and live in the moment. The song's opening verse speaks to the female vocalist, who is depicted as someone who is constantly striving for perfection and lives life by the rules. She's always taking things back and is too scared to let loose and forget her problems. Yet, there's a glimmer of hope in her desire to rock it steady, indicating that she's not entirely closed off to taking risks. The line "you fight from the fix, the weight of it's heavy" suggests that the woman is trying to break free from her own mental chains but is finding it a difficult task.
The chorus of the song delivers the message that the two friends have found solace in each other's company and have decided to let go of their problems for a while. They look up to the warming sun, believing that it can heal their wounds and put them on a positive path. The second verse describes how the duo moves through life slowly, enjoying every moment as it comes. They've learned to take on their troubles with a positive attitude and have broken free from their self-doubt. At the end of the night, they realize the bond they've formed has helped them come out stronger on the other end.
Overall, the message of the song is clear - life can be challenging and stressful, but it's important to take time and appreciate the moments of joy, love, and friendship that come our way. The song's melody is bouncy and upbeat, creating a sense of positivity and lightness that goes well with the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
Picking up slack, you live for it lady
You thrive on taking on extra effort and responsibility.
You never have a good time and go
You always feel like you need to be doing something productive or important.
Takin' it back, you try for it daily
You attempt to reclaim control or power every day.
You only like that old rock 'n roll
Your preferences for music are limited to a certain genre or time period.
You wait for the night you're rockin' it steady
You anticipate the time when you can perform or work steadily and confidently without interruption.
You can't stop and mess up your flow
You are determined to maintain momentum and avoid interruptions or distractions.
You fight from the fix
You struggle against difficult or challenging situations.
The weight of it's heavy
The burden of your struggles can be overwhelming.
You feel like you'll never let go
You worry that you won't be able to move past or overcome your difficulties.
Look to the warming sun
Seek comfort and solace in the warmth and light of the sun.
We left the troubles all around the town
We left behind our problems and worries in our previous location.
You know we didn't hurt no one
We didn't harm anyone in the process of leaving our troubles behind.
We lit the sky up and we burned it down
We celebrated and expressed ourselves freely and energetically.
Slippin' in time, we move with it slowly
We move at our own pace and in our own rhythm.
We didn't know the night went so fast
We were so caught up in the moment that time seemed to fly by.
We broke all our bones
We pushed ourselves to our limits and experienced physical and emotional exhaustion.
The city, it owed we
The city owes us something, such as recognition or appreciation.
We never let it live in the past
We don't dwell on past events or allow the past to define us.
We live in the light, we wake with it slowly
We live each day with positivity and optimism, gently and gradually waking up to its possibilities.
Remember love, the one thing that lasts
Keep in mind that love is the one thing that endures and remains constant.
When daybreak came on
As morning arrived and the day began anew,
It was one thing it showed me
Morning revealed something to me.
That there was nothing left in our path
There are no more obstacles standing in our way.
'round and 'round we go
We experience cycles of ups and downs, highs and lows.
now we reapin' what we sowed
Now we are experiencing the consequences of our actions or decisions.
And ooo
An expression of feeling or emotion that is difficult to put into words.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID FORAL, DUSTIN BUSHNELL, JARED WATSON, JON OLAZABAL, LEWIS RICHARDS, MATT OCHOA, STAN FRAZIER
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