The Heathens were an Americana, indie rock band hailing from the Orlando, Florida area.
The band formed at Austin Coffee & Film in Winter Park, Florida in early 2005.
They earned an opening slot for Hank Williams III as part of the Anti-POP Music Festival at the Social in Orlando.
At the Florida Music Festival of 2006, the video for "Stickin' Around" won the Audience Choice Award for Best Selection.
After signing onto Central Florida based Post*Records in 2005, the band released their debut release on July 4, 2006, entitled Big White House, recorded in Gainesville, Florida by Rob McGregor (producer for Alkaline Trio, Rumbleseat, Against Me!, and Hot Water Music).