Headlights are a trio from Champaign, IL, made up of members of Kindercore band Maserati and Parasol band Absinthe Blind. After name changes, false starts, and membership adjustments (at one point they were known as Orphans) the group settled on their current name and lineup (Erin Fein on vocals and keyboards, Brett Sanderson on drums, and Tristan Wraight on vocals, guitar, and bass) in 2004. The band soon recorded their debut, The Enemies EP, with Adam Schmitt serving as producer. The record was sold at gigs and through mail order, and thanks to a year of near nonstop touring, the disc sold out and the band and their early-'90s American noise-pop sound reminiscent of Velocity Girl and Lilys filtered through modern electronics found a receptive audience. Polyvinyl took notice of the band in 2005 and quickly signed them, re-releasing The Enemies EP in November of 2005. The band kept touring and soon began recording their first full-length album, Kill Them with Kindness, which then came out in 2006. ~ Tim Sendra, All Music Guide
