Heartless Bastardso riginally formed as a four-piece band with members Erika Wennerstrom on vocals, piano and guitar, Dave Colvin on drums, Adam McAllister on bass and Michael Weinel on lead guitar.

In August 2008, a new lineup for the band was announced. Erika Wennerstrom remains the only constant member, rejoined by bassist Jesse Ebaugh and original Heartless Bastards drummer Dave Colvin.

Their third album “The Mountain” was released February 3rd, 2009 on Fat Possum Records and was produced by Spoon producer Mike McCarthy.