Charlotte Hatherley is a prominent British musician, singer, and songwriter known for her multifaceted career in alternative rock and pop. She first rose to significant national prominence as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the band Ash, with whom she recorded several successful albums between 1997 and 2006. Following her departure from the band, Hatherley pursued a prolific solo career, releasing well-received albums such as 'Grey Will Fade' and 'The Deep Blue,' which showcased her distinctive indie-pop sound and songwriting prowess. Beyond her solo work, she is a highly regarded session musician, having toured and collaborated with notable artists including Bryan Ferry, Bat for Lashes, and KT Tunstall. Hatherley is recognized for her technical proficiency on the guitar and her ability to blend melodic sensibilities with gritty rock textures, cementing her status as a respected figure in the UK music scene.
June 1979: Birth of Charlotte Hatherley
Charlotte Franklin Hatherley, who would later become a notable English singer, guitarist, and songwriter, was born in June 1979.
August 1997: Debut with Ash
On August 10, 1997, Charlotte Hatherley performed her first show as a guitarist for the band Ash at the Limelight in Belfast, followed shortly by a performance at the 1997 V Festival and her initial recording contribution to the single A Life Less Ordinary in August 1997.
1998: Recording of Nu-Clear Sounds
In 1998, Charlotte Hatherley continued her professional collaboration with the band Ash by contributing to the recording of their album titled Nu-Clear Sounds.
2002: Beginning of relationship with Edgar Wright
In 2002, Charlotte Hatherley began a romantic relationship with film director Edgar Wright, a partnership that would span several years.
January 2006: Departure from Ash
On 20 January 2006, it was officially announced that Charlotte Hatherley would be departing from the band Ash. This separation was described as an amicable breakup, marking the end of her eight-year tenure as a full-time member of the group.
2006: Departure from Ash
In 2006, Charlotte Hatherley concluded her tenure as the guitarist and backing vocalist for the alternative rock band Ash to pursue a solo career and work as a touring musician for various other artists.
March 2007: Release of The Deep Blue
On March 5, 2007, Charlotte Hatherley released her second solo studio album titled The Deep Blue, which was supported by a series of singles and a tour.
2007: Touring guitarist for Bryan Ferry
In 2007, Charlotte Hatherley took on the role of a touring guitarist for the musician Bryan Ferry, contributing to his live performances during that year.
October 2009: Release of New Worlds
In October 2009, Charlotte Hatherley released her third solo album, titled New Worlds, which received critical acclaim from outlets like Pitchfork and was named record of the week by The Sunday Times.
2009: Joined Bat for Lashes
During 2009, Charlotte Hatherley expanded her musical work by joining the band Bat for Lashes as a live member, performing with the group throughout the year.
2010: Joining KT Tunstall's Band
In 2010, Charlotte Hatherley joined KT Tunstall's band as a lead guitarist, contributing to the tour supporting the Tiger Suit album and receiving high praise from Tunstall for her visceral musical style.
February 2012: Debut as Sylver Tongue
In February 2012, musician Charlotte Hatherley began performing under the new stage name Sylver Tongue.
November 2012: Release of Something Big EP
During November 2012, Hatherley released the Something Big EP under her Sylver Tongue alias, while also concluding a tour supporting Bat for Lashes in the UK.
2014: Professional Composition and Performance Work
In 2014, Charlotte Hatherley was highly active in composing and performing, notably writing the score for Gavin Rothery's sci-fi short film 'The Last Man,' which premiered at FrightFest, and composing the music for Stella Feehily's play 'This May Hurt a Bit,' directed by Max Stafford-Clark. Additionally, in 2014, she performed the score for 'The Last Man' live at the British Film Institute as part of the 'Days of Fear and Wonder' sci-fi event series.
2015: Membership in Cold Specks and NZCA Lines
Throughout 2015, Charlotte Hatherley served as a performing member for the musical acts Cold Specks and NZCA Lines.
2016: Touring with Birdy
In 2016, Hatherley began her tenure as a guitarist and keyboardist for the artist Birdy, a role that extended into 2017.
2016: Beginning of relationship with Alex Godfrey
In late 2016, Charlotte Hatherley began a romantic relationship with Alex Godfrey, who serves as an artist and features editor for Empire magazine.
2017: Pre-release of True Love
During 2017, Charlotte Hatherley utilized the PledgeMusic platform to pre-release her sci-fi inspired album, True Love, which features a narrative about a traveller alien seeking romance and earned high acclaim from The Evening Standard.
2017: Birdy's Beautiful Lies Album Cycle
During 2017, Hatherley continued her role as a touring musician for Birdy, an experience that coincided with the promotional cycle for the album Beautiful Lies.
2017: Began role as musical director for Nakhane
Starting in 2017, Charlotte Hatherley began her tenure as the musical director, guitarist, and keyboardist for the South African artist Nakhane.
June 2018: Official Release of True Love
In June 2018, Charlotte Hatherley officially released her solo album, True Love, which was praised by Electronic Sound magazine for its emotional depth and electronic soundscapes.
2018: 2018 KT Tunstall Tour Participation
During 2018, Charlotte Hatherley continued her professional collaboration with KT Tunstall by performing as a guitarist on her 2018 tour.
2019: Composition of Imogen film score
In 2019, Charlotte Hatherley took on the role of composer, creating the musical score for the documentary film Imogen.
2019: Collaboration with Frank Turner and Fred Deakin
In 2019, Hatherley performed live for Frank Turner and contributed her instrumental talents to the album The Lasters by Fred Deakin.
March 2020: Postponement of Imogen premiere
The premiere of the film Imogen, scheduled for March 27, 2020, at the AMDOCS film festival in Palm Springs, was postponed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2020: Release of Imogen soundtrack
Following the completion of her work on the project, the soundtrack composed by Charlotte Hatherley for the film Imogen was officially released in May 2020.
June 2020: Birth of daughter Rosa Mars
Charlotte Hatherley and Alex Godfrey welcomed their daughter, Rosa Mars, in late June 2020.
2020: Concluded role as musical director for Nakhane
In 2020, Charlotte Hatherley concluded her three-year engagement serving as the musical director, guitarist, and keyboardist for South African artist Nakhane.
2021: Musical Contributions to 2021 Albums
In 2021, Charlotte Hatherley contributed her musical talents by performing on Imelda May's album 11 Past the Hour and Natalie Imbruglia's album Firebird.
2021: Guitar performance for Gunpowder Milkshake score
In 2021, Charlotte Hatherley contributed her musical talents by playing guitars on the film score composed by Frank Ilfman for the movie Gunpowder Milkshake.
2022: Contribution to Flux Gourmet score
During 2022, Charlotte Hatherley worked on the film score for the director Peter Strickland's motion picture titled Flux Gourmet.
2022: Ash Reunion Tour
In 2022, Charlotte Hatherley reunited with the band Ash to embark on a UK tour, which served to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the release of their album, Free All Angels.
2023: Participation in Birdy's Portraits Tour
Throughout 2023, Charlotte Hatherley served as a musician in the live band accompanying singer Birdy during the Portraits tour.
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