Generated by Llama 3.3-70B| Jonny Higgs | |
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| Name | Jonny Higgs |
| Occupation | Musician, The Dø |
| Genre | Indie rock, Folk rock |
Jonny Higgs is a musician, best known as a member of the French-British indie rock band The Dø, alongside Olivia Merilahti. He has collaborated with various artists, including Phoenix (band), Air (band), and M83 (band). Higgs' music style is often compared to that of Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens, and Fleet Foxes. His work has been influenced by Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Radiohead.
Jonny Higgs was born in England, United Kingdom, and later moved to Paris, France, where he met his future bandmate Olivia Merilahti. He grew up listening to music by The Smiths, The Cure, and Depeche Mode. Higgs' early life was also influenced by the works of Franz Kafka, Albert Camus, and Jean-Paul Sartre. He attended University of London, where he studied philosophy and literature, and was introduced to the music of Nick Drake, John Martyn, and Bert Jansch.
Higgs' music career began when he formed The Dø with Olivia Merilahti in 2005. The band's debut album, A Mouthful, was released in 2008 to critical acclaim, with comparisons to St. Vincent (musician), Feist (singer), and Cat Power. Higgs has also collaborated with other artists, such as Justice (band), Kavinsky, and SebastiAn (musician). His work has been featured in various film and television soundtracks, including The O.C. (TV series), Gossip Girl, and Skins (UK TV series).
The discography of The Dø includes A Mouthful (2008), Both Ways Open Jaws (2011), and Shake Shook Shaken (2014). Higgs has also released music with other projects, such as Poni Hoax and Djedjotronic. His music has been released on labels such as Get Down Records, Village Green Records, and Cinq7. Higgs' discography has been influenced by the works of Brian Eno, Kraftwerk, and Can (band).
Higgs has made appearances in various film and television productions, including Take This Waltz (film), The Lobster (film), and Peaky Blinders (TV series). He has also composed music for film and television soundtracks, such as The Double (2013 film), Only Lovers Left Alive (film), and The Returned (TV series). Higgs' filmography has been influenced by the works of Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch, and Terry Gilliam.
Higgs currently resides in Paris, France, where he continues to work on music and other creative projects. He is known to be a fan of football (soccer), and supports Arsenal F.C. and Olympique de Marseille. Higgs is also interested in literature and philosophy, and has cited authors such as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Martin Heidegger as influences. His personal life has been influenced by the works of The Velvet Underground, The Stooges, and Iggy Pop. Category:French musicians