New York, NY (Top40 Charts) From early beginnings as a triple j 'next crop' artist, Hayden Calnin has been an artist refusing to adhere to convention and genre. On his first two EPs, he explored the realms of everything from folk through to downbeat electronic, melting together powerful melodies with understated production, leading to US sync placements on the likes of Suits, Parenthood and Teen Wolf, festival slots at Falls Festival and NYE on the Hill and supports with the likes of Missy Higgins, Matt Corby,
Tom Odell and The Antlers. Most recently Calnin has inked deals with internationally renowned booking agency The Agency Group for the US and UK/Europe.
Since his last EP, Calnin has found inspiration from current electronic artists such as M83 whilst delving more deeply into early childhood influences from his parents' collection such as
Fleetwood Mac and
Counting Crows which has led him to revisit his first love—the guitar. Premiering on UK's CLASH Magazine, 'White Night' is a spectacular melting of where he's been and where he's going as an artist, remaining faithful to that 'late night' vibe, while bringing forward his melodic side and pairing it with the dynamics of a full live band. Co-produced with Tim Carr (Matt Corby, The Herd, Muscles), the single also includes a unique version of the Elvis classic 'Hound Dog' as well as a stunning remix from Thrupence.
WHAT THEY SAID LAST TIME:
'White Night' is an immediate return, supple of voice and emotive of lyric. Unafraid to be blunt… 'White Night' is a terrific return from a rapidly blossoming artist" - CLASH MAGAZINE
"Never before has there been such a unique and dynamic sounding EP as Hayden Calnin's…The Melbourne artist marries breathtaking falsettos with haunting harmonies that float in and out of stimulating electronic beats. Each song is so thoroughly and thoughtfully produced, evoking and heightening intense emotion." - Tone Deaf
"Like Matt Corby, The xx and
Bon Iver all morphed into one man. Such a luxurious sound I wanted to lie on the floor and immerse myself in it…" - Dom Alessio, Triple J Radio
"The singer/songwriter's progressive-folk sound will quickly, and justifiably draw comparisons to talents such as
Bon Iver and
James Blake, a testament to the burgeoning artist's musical virtuosity." -
Vinny Fiorentino, Earmilk
"Calnin has created a powerful and beautiful EP" - Indie Album of the Week - The Brag
"This is the record everyone with a conscience must listen to." - Album of Week - 8/10 Tone Deaf
"Ebbing and flowing in great warm rushes, this release solidifies the slightly mournful, delicate brand of songwriting for which Calnin is becoming known." - 4/5 TheMusic.com.au
"…a stunning audible display, its poignant collaboration between soft instrumentals and well laid vocals simply begging to be the backdrop to inspirational moments." - Vulture Magazine
