When you first hear the Dirty Heads, you may have a deja vu moment thinking you may have heard them before. It's very possible that you have--their music has been featured in Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam, commercials for brands like Hurley and Skullcandy, and the Matthew McConaughey himself selected their music to be in his film Surfer, Dude. Rolling Stone magazine declared Dirty Heads one of the best new bands in 2010, but the core relationship between founding members Jared Watson and Dustin Bushnell reaches back to 1996 when the two met in highschool and bonded over mutual interests in music, surfing, skating, and the endless party of the laid-back Southern California life.
With a four-track machine and a earful of music by Bob Marley, Sublime, 311, and the Beastie Boys, Jared and Dustin concocted what became the signature Dirty Heads sound that blends acoustic rock, hip hop, and reggae. The Dirty Heads' music reflects the sunny disposition and the chilled-out attitude of their Huntington Beach roots. It's fun, carefree, and doesn't take itself too seriously--just what you need to hear when you had a bad day. Eventually, the duo bolstered their lineup by adding percussionist Jon Olazabal, drummer Matt Ochoa and bassist David Foral. With a full line-up, their ambition grew; they booked local gigs consistently and traveled up and down the West Coast infecting new fans with their unique sound. They recorded an album with an absolutely stellar supporting cast: über-famous executive producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock, Paramore), producers Steve Fox and Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray), and engineer Mario Caldato Jr., best known for his work with the Beastie Boys. Working with these industry heavyweights helped Dirty Heads hone their sound further, and the result became their album Any Port in a Storm. The now expanded album features 22 tracks, a video oozing the sunny, delightful Southern Cal vibe, and “Lay Me Down” featuring Rome, of Sublime with Rome.The Dirty Heads song "Stand Tall" has already received over 230,000 plays on JamLegend. Try it out below! To find out more about the Dirty Heads, please visit their official website or MySpace. Any Port in a Storm is available in most music outlets such as Amazon, iTunes, and your local record store. Check it out!