Southern California’s Heartwells have returned with Ollie, a dynamic new six song EP that is out today via Hey!Fever Records. Packed with raw emotion, tight musicianship and skatepunk energy, Ollie is the band’s most personal and fully realized release to date. Following up their fan favorite The New Old School, the band put everything on the table to push themselves further. Two songs were written in the studio on the spot, with band members creating their parts without hearing the songs beforehand. The EP’s title is a nod to both the band’s skatepunk roots and the adorable dog featured on the cover, bassist Dave “Moki” Marino‘s pup, Ollie. It’s a playful visual for a record that dives deep into themes of personal struggle, fractured relationships, family dynamics, and social unrest. With its mix of urgency, honesty, and melodic grit, Ollie marks a major leap forward for Heartwells, and the band isn’t slowing down.

“This record is extremely sentimental and personal to me. The chemistry and dynamic of the band really shine on this EP, it feels like a full-length record in just six songs. It’s a pretty dark record, but it has a lot of bright energy. I figured putting a cute dog on the cover would balance it out. Paul (Miner) has been our guiding light from the start. He really stepped up as a producer on this one, helping bring out the full potential of every song.“ (vocalist & guitarist Justin “JT” Tauch)

Recorded at Buzzbomb Studios in Orange, CA with longtime producer Paul Miner, the EP benefits from a collaborative energy and veteran production touch. The EP was mastered by Chris Hesse (Hoobastank), giving Ollie its polished yet punchy final sound. Heartwells will be on tour in California in August with Stoke Signals and will be appearing Gainesville, FL’s The Fest in October

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