The Exploding Hearts

The Exploding Hearts is an American punk rock and power pop band formed in Portland, Oregon, United States, in 2001. The band's principal lineup during their initial tenure was composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Adam Cox, bassist Matt Fitzgerald, guitarist Terry Six, and drummer Jeremy Gage. Shortly after the release of their debut studio album, Guitar Romantic, Cox, Fitzgerald, and Gage were killed in a car accident on July 20, 2003, after which the band disbanded. In 2023, Six, the last surviving member of the band's principal lineup, began performing under the Exploding Hearts name with himself on lead vocals.