Gretel Hänlyn
Maddy Haenlein, better known by her stage name, Gretel (formerly 'Gretel Hänlyn'), is an English singer-songwriter from West London.[1]
History
Haenlein released her debut single Slugeye in September 2021.[2][3] Haenlin's debut EP, Slugeye, was released in May 2022.[4] Haenlein released her second EP, Head of the Love Club, in March 2023.[5][6]
In 2023, Haenlein was on a list put out by the Recording Academy as one of "6 Female-Fronted Acts Reviving Rock".[7] Haenlein was also named as one of the "musical artists set to be big in 2023" by Metro.[8]
In January 2026, Haenlein announced the release of her debut album, Squish, in April 2026 via Breadcrumb Records / AWAL.[9]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Squish" | 3:00 |
| 2. | "Fire Blooming Trees" | |
| 3. | "Maybelline" | 2:52 |
| 4. | "Unbloom" | 3:22 |
| 5. | "Laurali" | |
| 6. | "Drunk on the Ballroom Floor" | |
| 7. | "Darkness, Be My Friend" | 4:19 |
| 8. | "Pick Your Heart Up" | |
| 9. | "Oh Well" | |
| 10. | "Witch Hunt" | |
| 11. | "Nervous Driver" | |
| 12. | "The Perfect Body" |
Awards and nominations
| Award Ceremony | Year | Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Music Video Awards | 2023 | Drive | Best Editor | Nominated |
References
- ^ Wilde, Jamie. "On the Rise Gretel Hänlyn". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Laviea. ""Slugeye" is the world-building debut from Gretel Hänlyn | Best Fit". The Line of Best Fit. The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ Mylrea, Hannah (25 January 2022). "Gretel Hänlyn: powerhouse performer on finding their voice and working with Mura Masa". NME. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (15 December 2022). "Gretel Hänlyn Releases New Song 'Today (Can't Help But Cry)'". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (14 February 2023). "Gretel Hänlyn Announces New EP 'Head Of The Love Club'". Clash. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ Cassidy, Isabelle (27 January 2023). "Gretel Hänlyn on Seeking Catharsis Not Stability". Notion. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ Levin, Harry. "6 Female-Fronted Acts Reviving Rock: Wet Leg, Larkin Poe, Gretel Hänlyn & More". Recording Academy. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ O’Connell, Sharon (16 January 2023). "The magnificent seven: Musical artists set to be big in 2023 – from Greta Hänlyn to Coi Leray". Metro. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ Carter, Daisy. "Gretel introduces long-awaited debut album 'Squish'". DIY_(magazine). Retrieved 18 February 2026.