Founded in 2017, HEAVY CHEST is a symphonic project by Aotearoa’s own Andre Smith. HEAVY CHEST is a sonorous odyssey. A voyage of sounds venturing into new territory with every release. The project’s self-produced styling allows any listener to step between auditory dimensions. To bop to Indie bedroom pop, soften to stripped-back singer-songwriter ballads, and, in the case of the newly released E.P. ‘Lake Echo’ embrace the formerly forgone feeling of authentic folk. Seven short years have seen an explorative discography's swift and true maturation. Yet, since inception, each instalment has retained the bonafide HEAVY CHEST sound. A willingness to change but never wander ~~~ In 2022, HEAVY CHEST collaborated with international artist BENEE on the single ‘SUNDAY926’. Produced by Andre this ethereal pop ballad showcases the depth of writing and heavyweight recognition now synonymous with the project. This first international feature, along with a second through Kip Nelson (USA) and three classic releases through NiceGuysRecords, means HEAVY CHEST soundwaves have long since left South Pacific shores. A forgotten nostalgia now fills the chests of easy listeners from Auckland to Amsterdam. As the project blooms abroad, Andre’s roots dig deeper back home. Each season sees his sonics pollenate basements, studios and stages across Australasia. It’s now the listener’s duty to stop and smell the flowers.