Richard Hawley embodies his hometown of Sheffield and is one of the most unique and consistent artists in the United Kingdom. Over the past 25 years, the British rocker has released ten studio albums, two of which were nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. Until the early 2000s, Hawley was best known as the top guitarist for Pulp and as a valued musical collaborator with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Elbow, Paul Weller, and Manic Street Preachers. In his solo career, he has embraced his love for Roy Orbison and Scott Walker, transforming into a charismatic crooner with a deep, resonant voice. His albums are timeless masterpieces, and icons like Tom Jones, Nancy Sinatra, and Shirley Bassey have invited Hawley for unforgettable duets. Since his commercial breakthrough in 2012 with the psychedelic ‘Standing at The Sky’s Edge’, Hawley has expanded his sound with every album. Last year, he added a new gem to his impressive oeuvre with ‘In This City They Call You Love’ (2024). Following a sold-out show at Ancienne Belgique and a stunning appearance at the Lokerse Feesten, the man who has yet to play a mediocre concert is set to enchant the Lake of Love. |