Ladyhawke

The Profile

Philippa "Pip" Brown, known as Ladyhawke, is a New Zealand multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter whose solo work shifted toward electropop and New Wave. Her self-titled debut (2008) received moderate Anglo-Saxon chart success and a Gold certification in Australia.

Review notes: stage name taken from a film; previous participation in various (hardrock-punk) projects including Two Lane Blacktop; embarked on a solo career in 2005; debut album 'Ladyhawke' (2008) reached Top 20 in New Zealand and the UK, Top 50 in the U.S., and Gold in Australia.

DeBaser's review praises Ladyhawke's self-titled debut for its gleaming electropop and New Wave nods, delivering 80s nostalgia and radio-friendly hooks. The album saw moderate Anglo-Saxon chart success (Gold in Australia, Top 20 in NZ and UK, Top 50 in the U.S.). Overall rating in the review: 4/5.