Hayden Thorpe

Hayden Norman Thorpe (born 18 January 1986)[1] is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, originally from Kendal, Cumbria and currently based in Walthamstow, London.[2]

Hayden Thorpe
Hayden Thorpe performing at Rough Trade East on 25 May 2019
Background information
Birth nameHayden Norman Thorpe
Born (1986-01-18) 18 January 1986
Kendal, Cumbria, England
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
Years active2002–present
LabelsDomino
Associated acts
Wild Beasts

Career

From 2002 to 2018, Thorpe was the frontman of the indie pop band Wild Beasts,[3] which he initially co-founded as a duo with guitarist Ben Little.[4] Eventually expanding into a four-piece, the band released five studio albums on Domino Records to much critical acclaim, yet only modest commercial success. Following the band's dissolution, Thorpe pursued a solo career, and released his debut album Diviner through Domino in May 2019.[5]

Musical style and influences

Thorpe is often noted for his distinct, operatic countertenor vocal style, which critics commonly described as being both unusual and an acquired taste in the field of indie rock.[6] Thorpe has cited Leonard Cohen, Kate Bush and The Smiths as amongst his musical influences, as well as writer Arthur Rimbaud on his lyrics.

Discography

References
  1. "Buy Wild Beasts tickets, Wild Beasts tour details, Wild Beasts reviews". Ticketline.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
  2. Connick, Tom (2019-04-09). "Wild Beasts frontman Hayden Thorpe goes solo: "it's like playing chess against yourself..."". NME. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  3. http://thefourohfive.com. "Track Of The Day: Hayden Thorpe, formerly of Wild Beasts, is strong as ever on his own with 'Love Crimes'". The 405. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  4. "Wild Beasts' Hayden Thorpe Shares First New Solo Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  5. Subscribe. "Former Wild Beasts frontman Hayden Thorpe returns with debut solo track 'Diviner'". DIY. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  6. "Wild Beasts' Hayden Thorpe: 'I never realised my voice was like Marmite'". NME. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  7. "Wild Beasts' Hayden Thorpe announces Diviner solo album". The FADER. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
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