Hatchie

For other uses, see Hatchie (disambiguation).

Hatchie
Hatchie performing live in Los Angeles, 2018
Background information
Born
Harriette Pilbeam

(1993-05-04) 4 May 1993
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2011–present
Labels
Formerly ofGo Violets, Babaganouj
Spouse
​
(m. 2021)​
Websitehatchie.net

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 three studio albums: Keepsake (2019), Giving the World Away (2022), and Liquorice (2025).

History

Harriette Pilbeam was born on 4 May 1993 in Brisbane, Queensland.[3] Her family was musically inclined and her parents encouraged learning instruments and singing harmonies.[4] She started singing as a child, learned guitar and bass in her teen years, and then learned piano and clarinet. She studied at Queensland University of Technology, graduating with a Bachelor in Creative Industries, majoring in entertainment - including festivals and event management.[5] She then pursued live music as a creative outlet.

Pilbeam began her career as a bassist in the band Go Violets, which released two EPs prior to disbanding in 2014.[6] She was also a part of the band Babaganouj, alongside her fellow Go Violets bandmate Ruby McGregor and former Yves Klein Blue guitarist Charles Sale.[6] The trio released several EPs and singles, as well as an album entitled Jumbo Pets, before splitting up in 2023.

Pilbeam made her solo debut under the name Hatchie, her family nickname, with the release of her debut single "Try" in May 2017, which she uploaded to Triple J. The single gained her radio airplay and a management contract with Jake Snell.[7][3] She then signed with Ivy League Records and released her second single "Sure" in November 2017.[8] In January 2018, she also signed with Double Double Whammy and Heavenly Recordings.[9][10] In February, "Sure" was remixed by Cocteau Twins' guitarist Robin Guthrie.[11] She released two more singles, "Sugar & Spice" and "Sleep", and released her debut EP Sugar & Spice in May.[12] The EP consists of the four previously released singles as well as one additional track, titled "Bad Guy".

In October 2018, Hatchie released "Adored" for Adult Swim's singles series.[13] In February 2019, Hatchie released "Without a Blush".[14] It was followed by two more singles, "Stay with Me" and "Obsessed" and her debut studio album, Keepsake was released in June 2019.[15]

At the start of 2020, she traveled to the U.S. for a two month writing trip with bandmate Joe Agius and producers Jorge Elbrecht and Dan Nigro. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hatchie worked in a clothes store and a cafe in Australia.[16]

In September 2021, Hatchie signed with Secretly Canadian and released the single "This Enchanted".[17] In January 2022, Hatchie released another single "Quicksand". Her album, Giving the World Away, was released in April 2022.[18] In April 2023, she released a deluxe edition of the album.[19]

Her third studio album, Liquorice, was released in November 2025.[20]

Musical style

Stereogum described Hatchie's music as "a cosmic concoction of dream pop and shoegaze."[1] Her sound has been compared to Cocteau Twins, the Sundays, Mazzy Star, Natalie Imbruglia, and the Cranberries, some of which she has cited as influences.[3] She has also cited My Bloody Valentine,[2] Kate Bush, Alvvays,[2] Siouxsie Sioux,[2] Kylie Minogue, Sky Ferreira, Wolf Alice, Chairlift, and Carly Rae Jepsen among her influences.[21]

Personal life

In November 2021, Hatchie married her longtime partner, bandmate, and musical collaborator Joe Agius (aka RINSE) at Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada.[22] In 2022, she moved to Los Angeles to be closer to her record label and fanbase.[23] Hatchie now lives in Melbourne. She works several days per week at an optometrist selling glasses.[24]

Discography

Albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[25]
Keepsake 25
Giving the World Away 51
Liquorice
  • Released: 7 November 2025[20]
  • Label: Secretly Canadian
  • Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming
 88

Extended plays

Title Details
Sugar & Spice
  • Released: 25 May 2018
  • Label: Double Double Whammy, Ivy League,
    Heavenly Recordings
  • Formats: LP, CD, cassette, digital download

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"Try" 2017 Sugar & Spice
"Sure"
"Sugar & Spice" 2018
"Sleep"
"Adored" Non-album single
"Without a Blush" 2019 Keepsake
"Stay with Me"
"Obsessed"
"Sometimes Always"
(with The Pains of Being Pure at Heart) 		2020 Non-album single
"This Enchanted"[17] 2021 Giving the World Away
"Crush"[29] Non-album single
"Quicksand"[30] 2022 Giving the World Away
"Giving the World Away"[31]
"Lights On"[32]
"The Rhythm"[33]
"Nosedive"[a]
"Rooftops"[19][a]
(featuring Liam Benzvi) 		2023
"Jai Alai - Hatchie Version"
(DMA's rework) 		Non-album single
"Lose It Again"[34] 2025 Liquorice
"Only One Laughing"[35]
"Sage"[36]
Title Year Album
"Back Into Your Arms"
(RINSE featuring Hatchie) 		2021 Wherever I Am
"Worlds Unluckiest Guy"
(Swim Deep featuring Hatchie) 		2022 Familiarise Yourself with Your Closest Exit EP
"atonement"
(Winter featuring Hatchie) 		What Kind of Blue Are You?
"Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover"
(Methyl Ethel featuring Hatchie)[37] 		Non-album single
"For You, I Will"
(George Clanton featuring Hatchie) 		2023 Ooh Rap I Ya
"Headlights On"
(Wild Nothing featuring Hatchie) 		Hold
"Argentina"
(GUM; credited as Harriette Pilbeam) 		Saturnia
"Real Life"
(GUM; credited as Harriette Pilbeam)

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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 Hatchie Breakthrough Independent Artist Nominated [38]
2024 Giving the World Away (Deluxe) Best Independent Pop Album or EP Nominated [39]

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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019[40] Keepsake Australian Album of the Year Nominated

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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019[41][42] Hatchie Live Pop Act of the Year Nominated
International Live Achievement (Solo) Nominated

Notes

  1. ^ a b Available only on the album's DSP deluxe version.

References

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  2. ^ a b c d Moreland, Quinn (4 May 2018). "Introducing Hatchie, the Dream-Pop Idol of Tomorrow". Pitchfork.
  3. ^ a b c "Hatchie | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  4. ^ Roberts, Elle (27 November 2025). "Hatchie on Liquorice, Romance and Finding Her Creative Home". Still Listening.
  5. ^ Beech, Issy (7 June 2017). "Shoegazey with a Dream Pop Edge: Introducing Hatchie". Vice.
  6. ^ a b Newstead, Al (14 November 2017). "First Spin: 'Sure' proves Hatchie as one of Brisbane's best new acts". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  7. ^ Martin, Josh (30 March 2022). "Hatchie: "I'm trying to let go of the expectations that I've set for myself"". NME.
  8. ^ "Brisbane's Hatchie Signs To Ivy League Records". The Music. 14 November 2017.
  9. ^ "New Signing & Single: Hatchie 'Sure'". Heavenly Recordings. 29 January 2018.
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  13. ^ Sodomsky, Sam (24 October 2018). "Hatchie Shares New Song "Adored"". Pitchfork.
  14. ^ Rettig, James (26 February 2019). "Hatchie Announces Debut Album 'Keepsake': Hear "Without a Blush"". Stereogum.
  15. ^ Kaye, Ben (21 June 2019). "Hatchie breaks down her debut album, Keepsake, Track by Track: Stream". Consequence.
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  18. ^ Minsker, Evan (19 January 2022). "Hatchie Announces New Album and Tour, Shares New Song 'Quicksand': Listen". Pitchfork.
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  20. ^ a b Sun, Michael (6 November 2025). "Hatchie: Liquorice review – dizzying dreampop with welcome flashes of depravity". The Guardian.
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  32. ^ Brodsky, Rachel (22 March 2022). "Hatchie "Lights On"". Stereogum.
  33. ^ "New Aus Music Playlist ADDITIONS – 22/04/22". Music Feeds. 22 April 2022.
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  35. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (8 October 2025). "Hatchie – "Only One Laughing"". Stereogum.
  36. ^ Redfern, Mark (7 November 2025). "10 Best Songs of the Week: Sorry, Stella Donnelly, Death Valley Girls, Hatchie, and More". Under the Radar.
  37. ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (16 September 2022). "Methyl Ethel Enlists Hatchie for Cover of 'Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover'". Our Culture Mag.
  38. ^ "AIR AWARDS 2019 NOMINEES & INDIE-CON AUSTRALIA KEYNOTE SPEAKERS REVEALED". australianmusician.com.au. 29 March 2019.
  39. ^ Robinson, Ellie (14 May 2024). "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music.
  40. ^ "The J Award 2019". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2019.
  41. ^ "HERE ARE YOUR 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES!". National Live Music Awards. 22 October 2020.
  42. ^ "AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS ARE…". National Live Music Awards. 5 December 2020.
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