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Hayden Thorpe
Hayden Thorpe performing at Rough Trade East on 25 May 2019
Hayden Thorpe performing at Rough Trade East on 25 May 2019
Background information
Birth nameHayden Norman Thorpe
Born (1986-01-18) 18 January 1986 (age 38)
Kendal, Cumbria, England
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • Instruments
    • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass guitar
  • piano
  • keyboards
  • Years active2002–present
    LabelsDomino
    Formerly of

    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]

    Career[edit]

    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]

    In July 2021, Thorpe announced his second album, Moondust for My Diamond to be released 15 October 2021 via Domino Records, the announcement came with a video for the song "The Universe Is Always Right".[6]

    Musical style and influences[edit]

    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.[7] 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[edit]

    Albums[edit]

    EPs[edit]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Buy Wild Beasts tickets, Wild Beasts tour details, Wild Beasts reviews". Ticketline.co.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  • ^ Connick, Tom (9 April 2019). "Wild Beasts frontman Hayden Thorpe goes solo: "it's like playing chess against yourself..."". NME. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • ^ "Track Of The Day: Hayden Thorpe, formerly of Wild Beasts, is strong as ever on his own with 'Love Crimes'". The 405. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • ^ "Wild Beasts' Hayden Thorpe Shares First New Solo Song: Listen". Pitchfork. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • ^ Subscribe (21 February 2019). "Former Wild Beasts frontman Hayden Thorpe returns with debut solo track 'Diviner'". DIY. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • ^ "Hayden Thorpe announces details of second solo album 'Moondust for My Diamond'". NME. 6 July 2021.
  • ^ "Wild Beasts' Hayden Thorpe: 'I never realised my voice was like Marmite'". NME. 18 November 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • ^ "Wild Beasts' Hayden Thorpe announces Diviner solo album". The Fader. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  • ^ Bloom, Madison (9 July 2021). "Hayden Thorpe Announces New Album, Shares New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  • ^ "Wild Beasts' Hayden Thorpe announces 'Aerial Songs' EP and shares new track". NME. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020.

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