Lande Hekt
Lande Hekt | |
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Lande Hekt performing with Muncie Girls in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Exeter, England |
| Genres | Punk rock, Indie rock |
| Instruments | Guitar, bass |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | |
| Formerly of | Muncie Girls |
| Website | https://www.landehekt.co.uk/ |
Lande Hekt is a British indie rock musician. Hekt was previously the lead vocalist of the band Muncie Girls with whom she released two albums. She has released two solo albums on Get Better Records; Going to Hell (2021), and House Without a View (2022). Her third album Lucky Now was released in 2026 on Tapete Records.
Career
Hekt formed Muncie Girls with Dean McMullen in 2010, at age 17, while studying at Exeter College, Devon.[1] The band released two studio albums, and several EPs, before breaking up in 2023.[2]
Having previously self-released a solo EP, Gigantic Disappointment,[3] in 2019, Hekt wrote and recorded her first solo album. The album, titled Going to Hell, was released in January 2021 by Get Better Records and received positive reviews.[4][5][6]
In 2022, Hekt released her second full-length solo album titled House Without a View, and released the singles "Backstreet Snow" and "Gay Space Cadets".[7][8][9]
On 9 October 2025 Hekt released the single "Favourite Pair Of Shoes" and announced her third solo album, Lucky Now, would be released on 30 January 2026 through Tapete Records.[10]
Personal life
Hekt is a gay woman. She came out shortly before going solo in 2019.[1][5]
Discography
Solo studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Going to Hell |
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| House Without a View |
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| Lucky Now |
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Solo EP
| Title | Album details |
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| Gigantic Disappointment |
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Studio albums with Muncie Girls
| Title | Album details |
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| From Caplan to Belsize |
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| Fixed Ideals |
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References
- ^ a b Hughes, Mia (17 July 2023). "Lande Hekt: "Once people stop being vocal about who they are, it's a lot easier to be silenced"". Ticketmaster. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ Rettig, James (3 August 2023). "Muncie Girls Break Up". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Lande Hekt - Musician — Exeter". Fred Perry. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ Amour, Cheri (18 February 2021). "Lande Hekt: "With a new project, there's no pressure to sound a certain way"". Guitar.com. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ a b Sacher, Andrew. "Lande Hekt of Muncie Girls goes solo on the personal, celebratory 'Going To Hell'". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Corcoran, Nina. "Lande Hekt: Going to Hell". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Rettig, James (6 July 2022). "Lande Hekt – "Gay Space Cadets"". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (23 September 2022). "Albums Out Today: Alex G, Beth Orton, Maya Hawke, Makaya McCraven, and More". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Rettig, James (16 August 2022). "Lande Hekt – "Backstreet Snow"". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ Deville, Chris (9 October 2025). "Lande Hekt Announces New Album Lucky Now: Hear "Favourite Pair Of Shoes"". Stereogum. Retrieved 24 October 2025.