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8 unusual facts about Darren Hayman


Darren Hayman

Hayman first made a name for himself as the lead singer and main songwriter in UK indie rock band Hefner, who were big favourites of the late John Peel.

Essex Arms

Essex Arms is the fourth studio album by British singer-songwriter Darren Hayman, his third with his regular backing band the Secondary Modern.

January Songs

January Songs was a one month project undertook by British singer-songwriter Darren Hayman.

Kick, Snare, Hats, Ride

It was a self-released mail order album that was put out in 2001, compiling various live appearances by lead singer Darren Hayman and the full band.

Pram Town

Pram Town is the third studio album by British singer-songwriter Darren Hayman and his second with his backing band the Secondary Modern.

Table for One

Table for One is the debut solo album by British singer-songwriter Darren Hayman.

The Wave Pictures

The band is closely linked to artists Darren Hayman (formerly of Hefner), Herman Dune, Daniel Johnston, Jeffrey Lewis and the Mountain Goats, all of whom they have collaborated with live and on record.

Ukulele Songs from the North Devon Coast

Ukulele Songs From the North Devon Coast is an EP by the British singer/songwriter Darren Hayman.


Love Will Destroy Us in the End

The b-side "Goethe's Letter to Vic Chesnutt" was not written by typical Hefner songwriter Darren Hayman, but, according to Hayman, a "guy called Mathew who I no longer keep contact with. He was in this band called the New Bad Things who are most famous for a song called 'I suck' which John Peel played every night for about four years."


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