Theo Hilton
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Origin | Athens, Georgia |
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Years active | 2003–present |
Member of | Nana Grizol |
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Theo Hilton is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his work as drummer and vocalist for the folk punk band Defiance, Ohio, singer-songwriter of indie folk band Nana Grizol, and co-founder of all-queer DIY record label Cruisin' Records. Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, Hilton's music is largely shaped by his experiences growing up queer in small town America.
Career[edit]
Defiance, Ohio[edit]
Hilton joined the band in 2005, filling in on drums. He would later both play guitar and sing for the band.
Nana Grizol[edit]
Officially formed in 2007 by Hilton, Nana Grizol features Neutral Milk Hotel-alumni Laura Carter and Robbie Cucchiaro on horns, and a plethora of other musicians from the Athens, GA area.
Cruisin' Records[edit]
In partnership with long-time friend and fellow musician Clyde Peterson, Hilton launched Cruisin' Records in 2018, with the intention of supporting and promoting queer artists.[1] Every band signed to Cruisin' Records consists of queer musicians or actively supports LGBT causes.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Hilton is openly queer. He currently resides in New Orleans, where he is a PhD student of cultural anthropology at Tulane University.[2]
Discography[edit]
With Defiance, Ohio[edit]
Release Date | Title | Label | Format |
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April 13, 2006 | The Great Depression | No Idea Records | CD, LP |
December 4, 2007 | The Fear, the Fear, the Fear | No Idea Records | CD, LP |
July 6, 2010 | Midwestern Minutes | No Idea Records | CD, LP |
Release Date | Title | Label | Format |
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2009 | Songs for the Icarus Project | Self-released | MP3 |
2012 | The Calling | No Idea Records | MP3 |
With Shark Shark[edit]
Release Date | Title | Label | Format |
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June 19, 2014 | shark shark | Self-released[3] | MP3 |
With Nana Grizol[edit]
Release Date | Title | Label | Format |
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May 13, 2008 | Love It Love It | Orange Twin Record Company[4] | CD, LP |
January 10, 2010 | Ruth | Orange Twin Record Company[5] | CD, LP |
March 31, 2017 | Ursa Minor | Orange Twin Record Company[6] | CD, LP |
June 26, 2020 | South Somewhere Else | Don Giovanni Records / Arrowhawk Records | CD, LP |
December 23, 2022 | Dancing Dogs | Cruisin' Records | LP, MP3 |
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October 19, 2018 | Theo Zumm | Cruisin' Records | CD, LP |
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2014 | Nightlights I-III + Tacoma Center 1600 | Self-released | MP3 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Scott, Rosemary (2018-10-10). "Theo Hilton's Cruisin' Records Offers a Safe Space for Queer Musicians". Flagpole. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "About". Cruisin Records. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "shark shark, by shark shark". shark shark. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Hilton, Robin (19 August 2008). "Nana Grizol: 'Circles 'Round The Moon'". NPR. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Frisicano, Andrew (2 November 2009). "E6's Nana Grizol – new album, MP3 & 2009 tour dates". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Schecter, Karina (23 April 2017). "Nana Grizol Springs Back into Relevancy with an Incredible New Album". WRVU. Retrieved 16 May 2018.