Heloise & the Savoir Faire's debut album, Trash, Rats and Microphones (Simian/Yep Roc Records), is a brash, electric trip down dance-rock memory lane, equally retro-disco-clash and modern no-holds-barred
self-mockery. But the band's studio offering has nothing on their wild live performances, which made us feel like we'd stumbled into the world's coolest, queerest underground club -- circa 1978.

Let's introduce the band: Heloise Williams has diva pipes and a wry, irreverent approach to songwriting. She's backed by two dancer-singers, Joe Shepard and Sara Sweet Rabidoux, and a full band: James Bellizia on guitar, Luke Hughett on drums and Jason Diamond on bass.

With five shows slated for this year's influential South by Southwest Music Festival, the album's release on April 29 and a couple of bold-name backers -- they're signed to actor Elijah Wood's imprint and the legendary Debbie Harry guests on two tracks -- we're ready to crown the band our pick for breakout stars of the week.

Especially after we talked with Heloise about the band's queer influences, their thrifty fashion scores and her onetime gig as a roadie for Peaches.

- Naomi Krochmal, out.com

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