Theo Hilton Explained

Background:person
Theo Hilton
Birth Date:DD MM YYYY
Origin:Athens, Georgia
Years Active:2003–present
Current Member Of:Nana Grizol

Theo Hilton is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his work as drummer and vocalist for the folk punk band Defiance, Ohio, singer-songwriter of indie folk band Nana Grizol, and co-founder of all-queer DIY record label Cruisin' Records. Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Hilton's music is largely shaped by his experiences growing up queer in small town America.

Career

Defiance, Ohio

See main article: article and Defiance, Ohio (band). Hilton joined the band in 2005, filling in on drums. He would later both play guitar and sing for the band.

Nana Grizol

See main article: article and Nana Grizol. Officially formed in 2007 by Hilton, Nana Grizol features Neutral Milk Hotel-alumni Laura Carter and Robbie Cucchiaro on horns, and a plethora of other musicians from the Athens, GA area.

Cruisin' Records

In partnership with long-time friend and fellow musician Clyde Peterson, Hilton launched Cruisin' Records in 2018, with the intention of supporting and promoting queer artists.[1] Every band signed to Cruisin' Records consists of queer musicians or actively supports LGBT causes.

Personal life

Hilton is openly queer. He currently resides in New Orleans, where he is a PhD student of cultural anthropology at Tulane University.[2]

Discography

With Defiance, Ohio

Albums!Release Date!Title!Label!Format
April 13, 2006The Great DepressionNo Idea RecordsCD, LP
December 4, 2007The Fear, the Fear, the Fear No Idea RecordsCD, LP
July 6, 2010Midwestern Minutes No Idea RecordsCD, LP
Demos & EPs!Release Date!Title!Label!Format
2009Songs for the Icarus ProjectSelf-releasedMP3
2012The CallingNo Idea RecordsMP3

With Shark Shark

EPs!Release Date!Title!Label!Format
June 19, 2014shark sharkSelf-released[3] MP3

With Nana Grizol

Albums!Release Date!Title!Label!Format
May 13, 2008Love It Love ItOrange Twin Record Company[4] CD, LP
January 10, 2010RuthOrange Twin Record Company[5] CD, LP
March 31, 2017Ursa MinorOrange Twin Record Company[6] CD, LP
June 26, 2020South Somewhere ElseDon Giovanni Records / Arrowhawk RecordsCD, LP
December 23, 2022Dancing DogsCruisin' RecordsLP, MP3
Compilations!Release Date!Title!Label!Format
October 19, 2018Theo ZummCruisin' RecordsCD, LP
EPs!Release Date!Title!Label!Format
2014Nightlights I-III + Tacoma Center 1600Self-releasedMP3

See also

References

  1. Web site: Scott . Rosemary . 2018-10-10 . Theo Hilton's Cruisin’ Records Offers a Safe Space for Queer Musicians . 2024-03-21 . Flagpole . en-US.
  2. Web site: About . 2024-03-21 . Cruisin Records . en-US.
  3. Web site: shark shark, by shark shark . 2024-03-23 . shark shark . en.
  4. Web site: Hilton . Robin . 19 August 2008 . Nana Grizol: 'Circles 'Round The Moon' . 16 May 2018 . NPR.
  5. Web site: Frisicano . Andrew . 2 November 2009 . E6's Nana Grizol – new album, MP3 & 2009 tour dates . 16 May 2018 . Brooklyn Vegan.
  6. Web site: Schecter . Karina . 23 April 2017 . Nana Grizol Springs Back into Relevancy with an Incredible New Album . 16 May 2018 . WRVU.

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