The Black Heart Procession took root in San Diego in 1997, when Pall Jenkins (vocals,guitars, synths, etc.) and Tobias Nathaniel (piano, guitar, organ, etc.) put their previousband, Three Mile Pilot, on an open-ended hiatus. In addition to numerous singles, theband has released 8 studio albums for labels like Headhunter, Touch And Go,Konkurrent, and Temporary Residence.Known for their haunting, melancholic sound, they blend elements of slowcore,experimental rock, and gothic Americana to craft atmospheric, emotionally rich music.Their work often features somber piano melodies, sparse guitar lines, eerie effects, andJenkins’ distinctive, mournful vocals—and saw. Jenkins's lyrics explore themes ofheartbreak, loss, and existential longing, creating a cinematic, almost funereal tonethat’s become their signature sound.The duo has been joined over the years by a revolving cast of musicians includingdrummer Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse, the Magic Magicians), drummer Zeke Howard(Love As Laughter), bassistJimmy LaValle (The Album Leaf) and violinist MattResovich (The Album Leaf).In July of 2024 the band toured Italy and Greece followed by a US tour in Novemberwith Modest Mouse. The band recently announced they would join Modest Mouse ontheir upcoming Ice Cream Floats cruise to the Dominican Republic in February 2026along with Kurt Vile, Tropical Fuck Storm, Portugal. The Man, Mannequin Pussy, UglyCasanova, and more.