Heatmiser

Heatmiser
Heatmiser
	Heatmiser publicity photo for Frontier Records. From left: Tony Lash, Elliott Smith, Brandt Peterson, and Neil Gust.
Background information
Origin	Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Genres	Indie rock; indie pop; alternative rock; post-hardcore;
Years active	1991–1996
Labels	Cavity Search; Frontier; Virgin; Caroline;
Past members	Elliott Smith; Neil Gust; Tony Lash; Brandt Peterson; Sam Coomes; Jason Hornick; John Moen;

Heatmiser was an American rock band, formed in Portland, Oregon, in October 1991. Consisting of Elliott Smith (guitar and vocals), Neil Gust (guitar and vocals), Brandt Peterson (bass; later replaced by Sam Coomes, frontman of Quasi) and Tony Lash (drums), they were known for their well-crafted lyrics and songs often featuring the juxtaposition of melancholic and cheery words and melodies. The pop-oriented songs of Elliott Smith were a contrast to the darker songs of Neil Gust, while both Smith's and Gust's songs touched on subjects such as anger, alienation, loneliness and despair.