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Owen Hooper (Mouth Breather) | |
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 Owen performing in Toronto in 2023 | |
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| Born | Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Website | https://www.owenhooper.com |
Owen Hooper, better known by his stage name, Mouth Breather, is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, and music producer from Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.[1][2]
History
[edit]Owen Hooper was born to parents Suzanne Little of the former Canadian folk rock duo, Lava Hay, and Tom Hooper of the former Canadian rock band, The Grapes of Wrath.[3][4] Hooper started playing music at an early age and grew up playing shows around Salt Spring Island with his family.[5][6] In 2019, he released his debut album, Listerine Dream, under the moniker Mouth Breather.[7] Hooper has received attention for his original electro-pop sounds, as Substream Magazine wrote, "He uses his own anxiety and that sense of alienation to make his own brand of unique, intriguing, pop music.[8]
In addition to his solo work, Hooper is the lead-vocalist and bassist for the alt-rock band, Dumb Crush, from Toronto.[9][10] The band released their first single, "Witches in the Dark," on October 31, 2024, which gained airplay on The Verge, a Sirius XM Channel dedicated to showcasing emerging indie artists from Canada.[11] In January 2025, Dumb Crush was announced as one of the performers at Wintersong, a winter music festival in Stouffville, Ontario.[12]
Discography
[edit]- American Summer (2015)
- Listerine Dream (2019)[13]
- Under the Surface (2020)[14]
- The Mouth of Monte Cristo (2021)
- Mean Mr. Mouth Breather (2021)[15]
- In the Age of Information (2022; with Super Genius and Acapulco Gold)
Singles
[edit]- Shrug (2016)[16]
- Oh What a World (2017)
- Extra (2018)
- What a Time to Be Alive (2019)
- Sky High (2020)
- Turn Me Over (2020)
- Can't Beat the Heat (2020)
- I'm Dead (2020)
- The Clock Never Stops (2020)
- On the Red Eye (2021)
- Oof! (2021)
- Everyday (2021)
- Treat U Right (2021; with Abby)
- Orphan Boy (2022)
- Alright (2022)
- I Understand (2022)
References
[edit]- ^ Currie, Ross (February 9, 2016). "Jamroom Records now spinnin'". Fernwood NRG. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ Roberts, Fiona Harrison (April 19, 2018). "Concert Review: Mouth Breather @ Casa del Popolo, April 7, 2018". www.cjlo.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ Chamberlain, Adrian (October 30, 2013). "Grapes lay their wrath to rest, thanks to a little maturity, wisdom". Times Colonist. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Harrison, Tom (December 15, 1995). "Baby put rush on new album: Motherhood sparked urgency: Interview with Suzanne Little". The Province. p. B30.
- ^ Salt Spring News (January 11, 2016). "People Profile: Suzanne Little". Salt Spring Exchange. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Stacy Cardigan (June 13, 2007). "Soggy Seas Capers still called fun" (PDF). Gulf Islands Driftwood. p. 6. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ Robb, American (January 18, 2025). "Mouth Breather's sardonic fluffy pop heavenly "God Gave So Much Love"". AMERICAN PANCAKE. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ White, Logan (December 4, 2018). "PREMIERE: Mouth Breather create unique brand of pop with "Crazy Eyes"". Substream Magazine. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Pfeifer, Victoria (November 13, 2024). "Unfiltered & Unafraid: Dumb Crush Carves Their Path With 'Witches in the Dark'". BUZZ LA. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ Sterdan, Darryl (November 25, 2024). "Dumb Crush Have Been Hunting Witches In The Dark". Tinnitist. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ NZIRIA TEAM MAGAZINE (November 2, 2024). "Dumb Crush Releases Debut Single "Witches in the Dark" This Halloween". NZIRIA® MAGAZINE. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ Exclaim!Staff (January 13, 2025). "Land of Talk, Bedouin Soundclash, Jane's Party Set for Stouffville's Wintersong Festival 2025". Land of Talk, Bedouin Soundclash, Jane's Party Set for Stouffville's Wintersong Festival 2025 │ Exclaim!. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Video Premiere: Mouth Breather (July 18, 2019). "Exclusive Video Premiere : Mouth Breather – 'Cinema'". Last Day Deaf. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ Vargas, Adrian (January 8, 2020). "Premiere: Mouth Breather Creates a Hazy, Swirling Anthem on True Love with "After All We've Been Through"". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ Mcfarland, Ian (February 2, 2021). "Mouth Breather "Life's a Mystery"". Hot Lunch Music. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ VictoriaMusicScene (May 17, 2016). "Music Video: Mouth Breather- Shrug". Victoria Music Scene. Retrieved January 18, 2025.