Биография

Jonny Hayes is a contemplative songwriter from Hout Bay, Cape Town. Intimate, melody-driven live recordings are archetypal of his unhurried approach to writing; ensuring emotion without embellishment in his music. The South African picked up his first instrument just shy of four years ago (then 2018), while studying at university. The singles ‘I Won't Let You Go’ and ‘Bathe’ from his debut album ‘Daybreak’ (2021) found him featured on Apple Music’s New Music Daily & New In Alternative playlists, Spotify’s SAlt editorial playlist as well as a number of music blogs. 'I Remember Where Light Goes' (2023) turns a darker corner for the artist, with the upcoming album plotting an unrelenting, beautiful struggle between hope and disappointment; not to mention electric and acoustic instruments, running rife throughout the record. Many have lauded the project as a quiet union of The Paper Kites and Prospekt's March from Coldplay. The journey of songwriting began in December 2018 for Jonny as he decided to place a couple of voice memo recordings on Soundcloud by way of some kind friends. Never set on self-promotion, these songs remained a secret. Jonny continued to upload a voice memo per month in 2019. In 2020, Jonny wrote, recorded and produced the 5-track ‘Memories’ EP. Each song has a textured undertone, with the main vocal and guitar being recorded with a single mic in a single take. His debut album 'Daybreak' was released on the 10th of September 2021.