Hayden Thorpe is an English singer-songwriter and musician, perhaps best known as the former frontman of the indie rock band Wild Beasts. After the band announced their split in 2017, Thorpe embarked on a solo career, exploring a shift towards more ethereal and electronic territories than the guitar-driven sensibilities of his previous works. His solo discography reveals an artist unafraid to venture into the intimate arenas of personal transformation and existential contemplation, weaving a delicate tapestry of sound that encompasses both the ethereal and the earthly.

Thorpe's first solo album, "Diviner," was released in 2019 and marked his departure from the collaborative nature of band life towards a more singular artistic vision. This transition was followed by several releases, showcasing his evolving sound and lyrical depth. Titles such as "Moondust For My Diamond," with its "Every Piece Of Dust Edition," and the "Aerial Songs EP," reflect Thorpe's continued fascination with the natural world, spirituality, and the human condition, all while pushing the boundaries of electronic and ambient music. Through tracks like "They," "Polygod," and "The Universe Is Always Right," Thorpe consistently explores themes of cosmic wonder and personal introspection, establishing himself as a distinctive voice in the landscape of contemporary British music.

Genres

Ambient

Singer-songwriter

Indie Rock

Dream Pop

Alternative Rock

Art Pop

Indietronica

Experimental Pop

Ethereal Wave

Related Artists

Bon Iver

Tame Impala

James Blake

The National

Slowdive

Wild Beasts

Jon Hopkins

Radiohead

Glass Animals

M83

alt-J

Sufjan Stevens

Latest Release

Ness

Hayden Thorpe

Album - 13 Tracks - Released September 27, 2024