Richard Hawley

The Profile

English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Sheffield. Formerly in Longpigs and a collaborator with Pulp, he began a solo career in 2001, earning acclaim for his crooner-like baritone, evocative guitar work, and vintage-informed songwriting. Coles Corner received a Mercury Prize nomination; later releases like Standing At The Sky's Edge broadened his sound.

From Sheffield; guitarist and singer-songwriter. Played in Longpigs and collaborated with Pulp. Reviews note influences from Presley, Orbison, Cash, and Boone, and highlight songs like Something Is...!, Baby You're My Light, Can You Hear The Rain, Love?, and Don’t You Cry. Style marked by love songs, melancholic tone, and prominent guitar.

Three DeBaser reviews praise Richard Hawley’s warm baritone and evocative guitar, spotlighting his love-song craft and vintage-tinged sound. Coles Corner draws on 50s/60s Americana and English shades; Late Night Final balances breezy tunes with cinematic melancholy; Truelove’s Gutter offers spare, consoling ballads. Reviewers highlight standout tracks and Hawley’s anti-celebrity stance, framing him as a distinctive voice rather than a mere retro pastiche.