Hatchie Explained

Hatchie
Birth Name:Harriette Pilbeam
Birth Date:1993 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Years Active:2011–present
Current Member Of:Babaganouj

Harriette Pilbeam (born 4 May 1993), known professionally as Hatchie, is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician. She has released an EP, Sugar & Spice (2018) and two studio albums: Keepsake (2019) and Giving the World Away (2022).

History

Harriette Pilbeam was born on 4 May 1993 in Brisbane.[1] [2] She started singing as a child, later learning guitar and bass in her teen years, as well as piano and clarinet later on. She studied at Queensland University of Technology, graduating with a Bachelor in Creative Industries, majoring in entertainment[3] before pursuing live music as a creative outlet. She is the bassist and vocalist of the indie rock band Babaganouj,[1] as well as a former member of the band Go Violets, which disbanded in 2014.[4]

Pilbeam made her solo debut under the name Hatchie, her family nickname, with the release of her debut single "Try" in May 2017. The single gained her significant attention in her native Australia.[1] She then signed with Ivy League Records and released her second single "Sure" in November 2017.[5] [6] In January 2018, she also signed with Double Double Whammy and Heavenly Recordings.[7] [8] In February, "Sure" was remixed by Cocteau Twins' guitarist Robin Guthrie.[9] She released two more singles, "Sugar & Spice" and "Sleep", before releasing her debut EP Sugar & Spice on 25 May.[10] [11] The EP consists of the four previously released singles as well as one additional track, titled "Bad Guy".

On 24 October 2018, Hatchie released a new single titled "Adored" for Adult Swim's singles series.[12] On 26 February 2019, Hatchie announced her debut studio album, Keepsake, and released the lead single "Without a Blush".[13] It was followed by two more singles, "Stay with Me" and "Obsessed", before the album was released on 21 June.[14] [15]

On 14 September 2021, after announcing that she had signed with the Secretly Canadian label, Hatchie released the single "This Enchanted".[16] On 19 January 2022, Hatchie released another single "Quicksand" off her second album, Giving the World Away. It was released on 22 April 2022.[17] On 9 March 2023, she announced the release of the album's deluxe edition which would be digitally available on 7 April 2023.[18]

Musical style

Stereogum described Hatchie's music as "a cosmic concoction of dream-pop and shoegaze." Her sound has been compared to various acts, some which she herself cites as influences, including Cocteau Twins, the Sundays, Mazzy Star, Natalie Imbruglia, and the Cranberries.[1] She also cited My Bloody Valentine, Kate Bush, Alvvays,[19] Siouxsie Sioux,[19] Kylie Minogue, Sky Ferreira, Wolf Alice, Chairlift, and Carly Rae Jepsen among her influences.[20]

Personal life

Hatchie married her fiancé Joe Agius (aka RINSE) on 24 November 2021. The wedding ceremony was held at Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada.[21] [22]

Discography

Albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[23]
Keepsake 25
Giving the World Away 51

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearAlbum
"Try"2017Sugar & Spice
"Sure"
"Sugar & Spice"2018
"Sleep"
"Adored"
"Without a Blush"2019Keepsake
"Stay with Me"
"Obsessed"
"Sometimes Always"
2020
"This Enchanted"2021Giving the World Away
"Crush"[27]
"Quicksand"[28] 2022Giving the World Away
"Giving the World Away"[29]
"Lights On"[30]
"The Rhythm"[31]
"Nosedive"
"Rooftops"
2023
"Jai Alai - Hatchie Version"

As a featured artist

TitleYearAlbum
"Back Into Your Arms"
2021Wherever I Am
"Worlds Unluckiest Guy"
2022Familiarise Yourself with Your Closest Exit EP
"atonement"
What Kind of Blue Are You?
"Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover"
[32]
"For You, I Will"
2023Ooh Rap I Ya
"Headlights On"
Hold
"Argentina"
Saturnia
"Real Life"

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.! |-| 2019| Hatchie | Breakthrough Independent Artist| | [33] [34] |-| 2024| Giving the World Away (Deluxe)| Best Independent Pop Album or EP| | [35] |-

J Awards

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.|-| 2019[36] | Keepsake| Australian Album of the Year| |-

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.|-| rowspan="2"| 2019[37] [38] | rowspan="2"| Hatchie | Live Pop Act of the Year| |-| International Live Achievement (Solo)| |-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hatchie Biography & History . . 29 May 2018.
  2. hihatchie . 992377673216417792 . Just in time for my bday and the one year anniversary of my first release . 4 May 2018 . 29 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Beech . Issy . 2017-06-07 . Shoegazey with a Dream Pop Edge: Introducing Hatchie . 2024-02-15 . Vice . en.
  4. Web site: RIP Brisbane's Go Violets, we hardly knew ye . https://web.archive.org/web/20170915061457/http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/rip-brisbanes-go-violets-we-hardly-knew-ye/836633 . dead . 15 September 2017 . Faster Louder . 20 March 2014 . 29 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Brisbane's Hatchie Signs To Ivy League Records . theMusic . 14 November 2017 . 31 May 2018.
  6. Web site: Sure - Single by Hatchie on Apple Music . . 14 November 2017 . 31 May 2018.
  7. Web site: New Signing & Single: Hatchie 'Sure' . . 29 January 2018 . 31 May 2018.
  8. Web site: Hatchie Signs to Double Double Whammy! . Double Double Whammy . 31 May 2018.
  9. Web site: Sure (Robin Guthrie Remix) - Single by Hatchie on Apple Music . . 23 February 2018 . 31 May 2018.
  10. Web site: Sugar & Spice - EP by Hatchie on Apple Music (United States) . . 25 May 2018 . 29 May 2018.
  11. Web site: Sugar & Spice - EP by Hatchie on Apple Music (Australia) . . 25 May 2018 . 31 May 2018.
  12. Web site: Hatchie Shares New Song "Adored" . . 24 October 2018 . 25 October 2018.
  13. Web site: Hatchie Announces Debut Album 'Keepsake': Hear "Without a Blush" . . 26 February 2019 . 29 June 2019.
  14. Web site: Hatchie "Stay with Me" Video Out Now . Double Double Whammy . June 29, 2019.
  15. Web site: Hatchie Releases New Single and Video "Obsessed . Double Double Whammy . 29 June 2019.
  16. Web site: Hatchie Signs to Secretly Canadian, Shares Video for New Song "This Enchanted": Watch . Pitchfork . 14 September 2021 . 15 September 2021.
  17. Web site: Minsker . Evan . Hatchie Announces New Album and Tour, Shares New Song 'Quicksand': Listen . Pitchfork . 19 January 2022 . Condé Nast Media . 19 January 2022.
  18. Web site: Hatchie – "Rooftops" (Feat. Liam Benzvi). Stereogum. 8 March 2023. 8 March 2023.
  19. Web site: Quinn. Moreland. Introducing Hatchie, the Dream-Pop Idol of Tomorrow. Pitchfork. 4 May 2018. 29 May 2018.
  20. Web site: Shoegazey with a Dream Pop Edge: Introducing Hatchie . . 7 June 2017 . 29 May 2018.
  21. Web site: Hatchie on Instagram. Instagram. 8 February 2022. 25 November 2020.
  22. Web site: Joe ˙ ͜ʟ˙ on Instagram. Instagram. 8 February 2022. 24 November 2021.
  23. Peaks in Australia:
  24. Web site: Minsker . Evan . Hatchie Announces Debut Album, Shares New Song "Without a Blush": Listen . . 26 February 2019 . 26 February 2019.
  25. Web site: Giving The World Away. . 13 February 2022.
  26. Web site: Von Pip . Andy . Hatchie Announces Debut Album, Shares New Song "Without a Blush": Listen . . 22 April 2022 . 21 April 2022.
  27. Web site: Hatchie drops smoky cover of Jennifer Paige's 1998 hit 'Crush'. NME Australia. 9 October 2021. 13 February 2023.
  28. Web site: Hatchie shares dreamy video for "Quicksand", second single from new album Giving the World Away. NME Australia. 20 January 2022. 20 February 2022.
  29. Web site: New Aus Music Playlist Additions – 18/02/22. Music Feeds. 18 February 2022. 20 February 2022.
  30. Web site: Hatchie "Lights On". Stereogum. 22 March 2022. 25 March 2022.
  31. Web site: New Aus Music Playlist ADDITIONS – 22/04/22. Music Feeds. 22 April 2022. 25 April 2022.
  32. Web site: Methyl Ethel - Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover (feat. Hatchie). Band Camp. 16 September 2022. 16 September 2022.
  33. Web site: 2019 AIR Awards Nominees. 28 March 2019 . 20 August 2020.
  34. Web site: History Wins. Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 18 August 2020. 10 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160310102536/https://www.air.org.au/awards/history. dead.
  35. Web site: 2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More. The Music. 14 May 2024. 16 May 2024.
  36. Web site: The J Award 2019. Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2019. 15 August 2020.
  37. Web site: HERE ARE YOUR 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES!. NLMA. 22 October 2020. 5 September 2020.
  38. Web site: AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS ARE…. NLMA. 5 December 2020. 5 September 2020.