In a recent press interview, Heloise explains that the group came about in a quest for fun and entertainment. "We like to create a spectacle. We try to create a whole sensory experience, not just one for your ears," she explains. "Also, a lot of the songs have a strong narrative component. It's not
like we're acting them out, but we try to give the songs an element of
drama."

After stirring up a storm playing the New York underground circuit for a couple of years, the band finally got noted by actor Elijah Wood who signed the band to his own recording label Simian Records, which is a joint venture with indie label Yep Roc. "I met Elijah about 3 years ago through a friend. Elijah's a huge music fan, so we got along really well," Heloise says. "Then he came to see the band, and he really liked it. A year or so after that, we were trying to figure out the whole record deal situation, and we had a near miss signing with a label—not a great experience. Then Elijah said, 'Why don't I put your record out?' I couldn't believe it at the time, but now it's really happening."

Check out a totally guilt-free MP3 download of the group's bouncy "Downtown" that features a cameo by none other than '80s icon Debbie Harry. The song is taken from group's debut album "Trash, Rats & Microphones" that is out on Tuesday. (MP3 courtesy of Yep Roc Records)

Download Heloise & The Savoir Faire "Downtown"