Heatmiser

Heatmiser was an alternative rock band from Oregon. After forming in 1991, they released three full-length albums as well as several singles and EPs before disbanding five years later.¹

Fast Facts

1. Years active: 1991-1996
2. Hometown: Portland, Oregon
3. Labels: Frontier, Caroline
4. Members: Neil Gust, Elliott Smith, Brandt Peterson (1991-1994), Tony Lash (1991-1994), John Moen (1995-1996) and Sam Coomes (1994-1996)
5. Influences: Fugazi, Husker Du, Elvis Costello
6. Other members have performed in the bands No. 2, The Decemberists, The Donner Party and Quasi.
7. Discography

Elliott Smith

The band's fame has been overshadowed by that of Elliott Smith.¹ Though he began releasing his solo recordings while still in the band, Smith's solo career fully blossomed soon after the band dissolved. Sometimes dismissive of Heatmiser's music in interviews promoting his solo albums, Smith was often vocal about his apathy towards the band's music, which led to tension between members and the band's eventual demise. Smith continued his solo career until his death in 2003.²

Post-Breakup Activity

Other band members also went on to pursue different musical projects. Gust formed a band called No. 2. Bassist Sam Coomes played with Quasi, which he formed with his then-wife, Janet Weiss (also of Sleater-Kinney). Coomes also played with Elliott Smith's band. Lash became a recording engineer, working on records by bands such as The Dandy Warhols.

Studio Recordings

• Dead Air (1993)
• Cop and Speeder (1994)
• Mic City Sons (1996)

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