Thomas Headon

Thomas William Frederick Headon (born 17 August 2000) is a British-born Australian singer-songwriter based in London. He rose to prominence with his debut singles "Grace" and "Clean Me Up" which were released in 2019. As of March 2022, the songs have garnered 7 million and 13 million streams on Spotify respectively.

Thomas Headon
Headon in 2023
Headon in 2023
Background information
Birth nameThomas William Frederick Headon
Born (2000-08-17) August 17, 2000
London, England
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2019–present
LabelsWarner
Websitewww.thomasheadon.com

Early life

Headon was born in London, England. His family moved to Melbourne, Australia when he was five years old.[1] He started learning music and writing songs at the age of fourteen.[2] Headon grew up in Australia, and moved back to London in 2019 to pursue a musical career.[3] Prior to becoming a professional musician, Headon posted covers of songs on his YouTube channel.[4]

Musical career

2019-2020: The Greatest Hits and The Goodbye

Headon's debut single "Grace" was released in September 2019.[5], and this was followed by other songs including "Clean Me Up" in December 2019[6] and "Car Window" in February 2020.[7] He released his debut EP, The Greatest Hits, in March 2020.

In June 2020, Headon released "Loving You".[8] This was followed by "Focus" in July 2020[9] and "UrbanAngel1999" in September 2020.[10] All three tracks featured on Headon's second EP, The Goodbye EP.[5]

2021-present: Victoria and Six Songs

In April 2021, Headon released "Bored" with Lizzy McAlpine.[11]

Headon released his third EP, Victoria, in March 2022. It was preceded by the singles "Nobody Has to Know",[12] "Strawberry Kisses",[13] "How Do I Know?"[14] and "Victoria".[15] The EP peaked at number 23 on the British charts. The Official Charts Company named him as an artist to watch for 2022[16] and MTV highlighted him as one of their "Push" artists tipped for success.[17] Thomas supported indie band Only the Poets on their 2022 summer tour of Europe. He is also due to support Sigrid on her European tour.[18]

In June 2023, Headon announced the release of his fourth EP, Six Songs That Thomas Headon Likes and Thinks That You Would Like Too. It features the singles "Georgia", "I Loved a Boy" and "2009 Toyota".[19]

Musical style

Headon's sound mixes a variety of different genres including indie pop, lo-fi, and alternative. Headon himself remains uncommitted as to which genre he focuses on the most.[20][21]

He cites artists such as Harry Styles, The 1975, and Coldplay as inspirations for his music.[22]

Discography

Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[23]
The Greatest Hits
  • Released: 27 March 2020[5]
  • Label: Thomas Headon
  • Format: Digital download
 —
The Goodbye
  • Released: 25 September 2020[5]
  • Label: Thomas Headon
  • Format: Digital download
 —
Victoria
  • Released: 11 March 2022
  • Label: Warner
  • Format: Digital download, vinyl, CD
 23
Six Songs That Thomas Headon Likes and Thinks That You Would Like Too
  • Scheduled: 30 June 2023[19]
  • Label: Such a Good Company
  • Format: Digital download, CD
 TBA

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Grace"[5] 2019 The Greatest Hits
"Clean Me Up"[6]
"Car Window"[7] 2020
"Loving You"[8] The Goodbye EP
"Focus"[9]
"UrbanAngel1999"[10]
"Bored"
(featuring Lizzy McAlpine)[11]		 2021 non-album single
"Nobody Has to Know"[12] Victoria
"Strawberry Kisses"[13]
"How Do I Know?"[14] 2022
"Victoria"[15]
"Georgia"[24] Six Songs That Thomas Headon Likes and Thinks That You Would Like Too
"I Loved a Boy"[25] 2023
"2009 Toyota"[26]
List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Not Even in Vegas"
(G Flip featuring Thomas Headon)		 2019 Non-album single
"Dizzy"
(Chloe Moriondo featuring Thomas Headon and Alfie Templeman)		 2021 Non-album single

References
  1. "Thomas Headon". Warner Music. 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  2. "Thomas Headon: "If You Vote For Me, I Will Be A Step Closer To Meeting Harry Styles" | MTV UK". www.mtv.co.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  3. "Thomas Headon - Wasserman Music". artists.teamwass.com. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  4. "Introducing Thomas Headon". Notion. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  5. "Interview Thomas Headon". Invertebrate Music. 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  6. "Thomas Headon Impresses with his Hit "Clean Me Up"". Culture. December 2019. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  7. "Thomas Headon Looks Out the "Car Window" on His Latest Single". Culture. February 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  8. "Listen: Thomas Headon shares new song 'Loving You'". Coup de Main. June 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  9. "Thomas Headon's "Focus" Is an Infectiously Breezy Love Note". Ones to Watch. July 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  10. "Thomas Headon releases new track 'UrbanAngel1999'". NME. September 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  11. "We're Not 'Bored' With Thomas Headon & Lizzy McAlpine's New Single". Live Wire. April 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  12. "Thomas Headon shares "banging tune" in 'Nobody Has To Know'". NME. September 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  13. "THOMAS HEADON Releases Affectionate Track 'Strawberry Kisses'". giggoer. November 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  14. "Thomas Headon Is Asking How Do I Know". read dork. January 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  15. "Thomas Headon - Victoria". Radio Immaginaria. March 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  16. Griffiths, George (1 January 2022). "Artists To Watch in 2022: Baby Queen, PinkPantheress, ArrDee and more stars on the rise". Official Charts. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  17. "thomas headon: "if you vote for me, i will be a step closer to meeting harry styles"". MTV. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  18. Coffey, Cailean (21 January 2022). "Thomas Headon exposes the dilemmas of young love on new single "How Do I Know?"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  19. "Thomas Headon Had Announced a New EP". Read Dork. June 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  20. "Thomas Headon: "If You Vote For Me, I Will Be A Step Closer To Meeting Harry Styles" | MTV UK". www.mtv.co.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  21. "Thomas Headon creates an impressive and cohesive indie pop sound". IndieCentralMusic. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  22. "Get To Know Thomas Headon". Warner Music Australia. 10 September 2021.
  23. "Thomas Headon | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  24. "Thomas Headon has shared his much-anticipated new single, 'Georgia'". Read Dork. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  25. "THOMAS HEADON RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE 'I LOVED A BOY'". DIY Mag. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  26. "Thomas Headon Shares New Single, "2009 TOYOTA"". Prelude Press. 18 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
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