Heavy Blinkers


The Heavy Blinkers are a Canadian orchestrated-pop music group, from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Their music has been influenced by Brian Wilson, Serge Gainsbourg, Ennio Morricone, Paul McCartney and Harry Nilsson.

History

The Heavy Blinkers were formed in 1998. Original members included Andrew Watt, singer Ruth Minnikin, and singer/songwriter Jason MacIsaac.
In 2000 the band released a self-titled EP. The style of the music has been compared to Brian Wilson's Smile project. The band released five albums, including 2004's The Night and I Are Still So Young. Their songs are published through Nettwerk Publishing. In January 2008, Watt and Minnikin left the band, leaving MacIsaac as the only remaining original member.
In 2013, the Heavy Blinkers released their 16-song album, Health. In 2014 the band was nominated for an East Coast Music Award for Pop Recording of the Year.

Discography