Lizzie Mayland (born 31 January 1999) is the rhythm guitarist and vocalist for the indie rock band the Last Dinner Party. Their style is influenced by artists such as Amy Winehouse and Johnny Marr.[1]
Lizzie Mayland | |
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 Lizzie Mayland (Left) | |
| Born | Elizabeth Louise Mayland 31 January 1999 (age 25) Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, flautist, vocalist |
| Years active | 2021-present |
| Known for | Guitarist of the Last Dinner Party |
| Website | thelastdinnerparty.co.uk |
Early life
editMayland was born on 31 January 1999, and grew up in Yorkshire, near the moors of Mytholmroyd and Hebden. Raised in a Catholic family, they found this upbringing quite isolating, a theme that later influenced their songwriting, particularly in the song "Sinner."[2] Mayland picked up the guitar after being inspired by Amy Winehouse, which coincided with the genesis of the Last Dinner Party.[3]
Career
editMayland first met bandmates Georgia Davies and Abigail Morris during fresher's week at King’s College London. Although they initially enrolled there, Mayland later transferred to Goldsmiths, University of London, to pursue their passion for music.[4] While at college, they contributed to the formation of the Dinner Party, which later evolved into the Last Dinner Party.
As a guitarist, Mayland draws inspiration from artists like Johnny Marr and Mac DeMarco. "The Killer" is one of their favorite songs to play on stage.[5] Their background in art history also informs their approach.[6]
References
edit- ^ Campbell, Taylor (7 March 2024). "Putting on a bit of armour: The Last Dinner Party's Lizzie Mayland on homesickness, virality, and the music industry". The Student. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Cockrell, Gemma (15 July 2023). "We Catch Up With the Last Dinner Party Ahead of Their Headline Show at the Bodega". LeftLion.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Elgin, Josh (1 October 2023). "The Last Dinner Party: "We wanted to show that we really care about the music"". The Gryphon. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Q&A with Lizzie Mayland from The Last Dinner Party". Varsity Online. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Onanian, Nora (16 April 2024). "The Last Dinner Party | Backstage Interview, Royale Boston | 'ERS". WERS 88.9FM. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Davies, Ellie-Mae (1 September 2023). "Interview: The Last Dinner Party". Impact Magazine. Retrieved 23 September 2024.