# Hatchie

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 two studio albums: Keepsake (2019) and Giving the World Away (2022).

## History

Harriette Pilbeam was born on 4 May 1993 in Brisbane. She started singing as a child, later learning guitar and bass in her teen years, as well as piano and clarinet later on. She studied at Queensland University of Technology, graduating with a Bachelor in Creative Industries, majoring in entertainment before pursuing live music as a creative outlet. She is the bassist and vocalist of the indie rock band Babaganouj, as well as a former member of the band Go Violets, which disbanded in 2014.
Pilbeam made her solo debut under the name Hatchie, her family nickname, with the release of her debut single "Try" in May 2017. The single gained her significant attention in her native Australia. She then signed with Ivy League Records and released her second single "Sure" in November 2017. In January 2018, she also signed with Double Double Whammy and Heavenly Recordings. In February, "Sure" was remixed by Cocteau Twins' guitarist Robin Guthrie. She released two more singles, "Sugar & Spice" and "Sleep", before releasing her debut EP Sugar & Spice on 25 May. The EP consists of the four previously released singles as well as one additional track, titled "Bad Guy".
On 24 October 2018, Hatchie released a new single titled "Adored" for Adult Swim's singles series. On 26 February 2019, Hatchie announced her debut studio album, Keepsake, and released the lead single "Without a Blush". It was followed by two more singles, "Stay with Me" and "Obsessed", before the album was released on 21 June.
On 14 September 2021, after announcing that she had signed with the Secretly Canadian label, Hatchie released the single "This Enchanted". On 19 January 2022, Hatchie released another single "Quicksand" off her second album, Giving the World Away. It was released on 22 April 2022. On 9 March 2023, she announced the release of the album's deluxe edition which would be digitally available on 7 April 2023.

## Musical style

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

## Personal life

Hatchie married her fiancé Joe Agius (aka RINSE) on 24 November 2021. The wedding ceremony was held at Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

## Discography
### Albums

| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
| Title | Details | AUS |
| Keepsake | Released: 21 June 2019 Label: Double Double Whammy, Ivy League, Heavenly Formats: LP, CD, cassette, digital download | 25 |
| Giving the World Away | Released: 22 April 2022 Label: Ivy League, Secretly Canadian Formats: LP, CD, cassette, digital download | 51 |

### 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" | 2017 | Sugar & Spice |
| "Sugar & Spice" | 2018 | Sugar & Spice |
| "Sleep" | 2018 | Sugar & Spice |
| "Adored" | 2018 | Non-album single |
| "Without a Blush" | 2019 | Keepsake |
| "Stay with Me" | 2019 | Keepsake |
| "Obsessed" | 2019 | Keepsake |
| "Sometimes Always" (with The Pains of Being Pure at Heart) | 2020 | Non-album single |
| "This Enchanted" | 2021 | Giving the World Away |
| "Crush" | 2021 | Non-album single |
| "Quicksand" | 2022 | Giving the World Away |
| "Giving the World Away" | 2022 | Giving the World Away |
| "Lights On" | 2022 | Giving the World Away |
| "The Rhythm" | 2022 | Giving the World Away |
| "Nosedive" | 2022 | Giving the World Away |
| "Rooftops" (featuring Liam Benzvi) | 2023 | Giving the World Away |
| "Jai Alai - Hatchie Version" (DMA's rework) | 2023 | Non-album single |

#### As a featured artist

| 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) | 2022 | What Kind of Blue Are You? |
| "Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover" (Methyl Ethel featuring Hatchie) | 2022 | Non-album single |
| "For You, I Will" (George Clanton featuring Hatchie) | 2023 | Ooh Rap I Ya |
| "Headlights On" (Wild Nothing featuring Hatchie) | 2023 | Hold |
| "Argentina" (GUM; credited as Harriette Pilbeam) | 2023 | Saturnia |
| "Real Life" (GUM; credited as Harriette Pilbeam) | 2023 | Saturnia |

## 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 | |
| 2024 | Giving the World Away (Deluxe) | Best Independent Pop Album or EP | Nominated | |

### 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 | 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 | Hatchie | Live Pop Act of the Year | Nominated |
| 2019 | Hatchie | International Live Achievement (Solo) | Nominated |