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Theo Hilton
Musical artist
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.
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| Origin | Athens, Georgia |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Member of | Nana Grizol |
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Defiance, Ohio
Hilton joined the band in 2005, filling in on drums. He would later both play guitar and sing for the band.
Nana Grizol
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
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]
Hilton is openly queer. He currently resides in New Orleans, where he is a PhD student of cultural anthropology at Tulane University.[2]
With Defiance, Ohio
| 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
| Release Date | Title | Label | Format |
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| June 19, 2014 | shark shark | Self-released[3] | MP3 |
With Nana Grizol
| 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 |
- Scott, Rosemary (2018-10-10). "Theo Hilton's Cruisin' Records Offers a Safe Space for Queer Musicians". Flagpole. 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.