Lonely Heights: From Salt Lake to Sonic Altitudes

Meet the Band That’s Making Noise (Literally and Metaphorically)

If you haven’t heard of Lonely Heights yet, you’re either living under a rock or have an extremely questionable music algorithm. These guys are coming in hot out of Salt Lake City, and by hot, I mean the kind of fire that ignites mosh pits, breaks hearts, and fuels late-night existential crises.

The band, a concoction of Appalachian roots and Utah-bred angst, formed in the most natural way possible—through a series of Battle of the Bands, Craigslist jam sessions, and sheer dumb luck. “I moved here five years ago and just put out a ‘who wants to jam’ post on Facebook,” says Dan Hickman. “Duke hit me up, we played, and then somehow we met these guys, and boom—Lonely Heights was born.”

Guitar Hero Dreams and The Quest for Sonic Chaos

Like every great band before them, their origin stories involve teenage dreams, dusty guitars, and, of course, the undeniable lure of impressing girls. “I mean, yeah, first reason I picked up a guitar? Girls think it’s cool,” a few member shamelessly admits. “But also, Guitar Hero was a big deal,” another chimes in. Relatable.

It’s not just about the rockstar fantasy, though. The band’s influences run deep, from their childhood immersion in music to the adrenaline of live improvisation, to even one members father was in a band as well.

Lonely Heights doesn't box themselves into a single genre either. “We get asked all the time, ‘what kind of band are you?’ and honestly, it’s like… whatever the song demands,” they explain. One track might lean into early 2000s alternative vibes, while another brings a more aggressive, post-hardcore energy. If versatility was a sport, these guys would be playing in the majors.

Pandemic Birth, Sold-Out Shows, and the Road Ahead

While most people spent 2020 panic-buying toilet paper and binge-watching Tiger King, Lonely Heights decided to drop their debut single. “We wrote it two years before, but 2020 is when we finally got it recorded,” they recall. Starting a band in a pandemic is a bold move, but somehow, it worked. “Our first shows were ‘sold out,’ but that just meant we sold 50-150 tickets because of COVID restrictions,” they laugh. “Still, we’ll take it.”

Since then, they’ve been climbing, playing everywhere from San Francisco to Kilby Court in SLC, and adapting their setlists to match the crowd. “Some nights, we go heavy; other nights, we bring the chill. It just depends on the vibe,” they explain.

And now? They’re hitting the road. “This is our first tour, and honestly, we just wanted to get out of Salt Lake for a bit,” they joke. “We got a van, packed it up, and here we are—playing shows, making memories, and soaking in as many hotel hot tubs as possible.”

Life on the Road: Fast Food, Late Nights, and Tour Van Philosophy

Tour life is an adventure—a chaotic, caffeine-fueled, sleep-deprived, fast-food-heavy adventure. “We’ve officially eaten at every Taco Bell on I-15,” the band claims proudly. “And I think Dan is legally obligated to marry a burrito at this point.”

The struggles are real, but the high of playing live shows makes it worth it. “We’ll roll up to a city we’ve never been to, and somehow, people know our lyrics,” they say. “That’s the kind of thing that keeps us going—even when we’re running on three hours of sleep and Red Bull fumes.”

What’s Next for Lonely Heights?

With new music on the way and whispers of an East Coast tour, Lonely Heights is just getting started. “We’ve got some singles cooking, maybe even an album,” they hint. “We’re just taking it one step at a time, but trust us—big things are coming.”

And they’re doing it on their own terms. No major label pressure, no forced radio hits—just raw, unfiltered music. “At the end of the day, we just want to make the kind of music we’d want to listen to,” they say. “And if people dig it? Even better.”

So, consider this your official warning: Lonely Heights is here, and they’re coming for your playlists. Get ready.

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