Portland-based multi-instrumentalist Jason Albertini has been a part of hugely important indie rock bands like Duster and Built To Spill. Back in 2008, Stereogum picked his solo project Helvetia as a very early Band To Watch. Albertini left Duster soon after the band came off hiatus to focus on Helvetia, though he later said that his own mental health was a concern. In 2023, Albertini said that he was ending Helvetia: “No more records no more shows…If anyone wants to help me let me know!” Now, Albertini has revived Helvetia and released a new album.
