Will Paquin
Will Paquin | |
|---|---|
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, guitarist |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Will Paquin is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.[1] He drew attention in 2020 when his single "Chandelier" spread widely on TikTok, leading to independent releases noted for intricate guitar work.[2][3] His debut album, Hahaha, was released in September 2025 and received coverage from regional and online music press.[4][5][6]
Background and career
Paquin began uploading guitar riffs and original songs while a student at Boston University.[7] After campus closures in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he focused on home recordings and shared clips on TikTok, where "Chandelier" drew a large audience.[2][7] Over the next several years he released singles and EPs independently and toured small venues in North America.[3]
In June 2025, Paquin announced his first full-length album, Hahaha, described as a self-released, guitar-forward set with psych and garage-rock elements and preceded by the single "I Work So Hard".[4][8] The album was released on September 12, 2025. Reviewers noted the album's stylistic range including bursts of indie rock and punk alongside jazz-tinged passages.[5][6] He was announced for European dates including Pitchfork Music Festival London and Live at Leeds: In the City in November 2025.[9][10]
Musical style and influences
Critics have described Paquin's music as indie and garage-rock with psych elements, built around fingerstyle guitar; Hahaha was characterized as mixing indie rock and punk energy with occasional jazz inflections, and comparisons in reviews referenced acts including Vampire Weekend, the Cramps and Pixies.[3][5][6]
Tours and live performances
Paquin has played small-venue headline shows and was billed for city-based festival programs in the U.K., including Pitchfork Music Festival London and Live at Leeds: In the City in November 2025.[9][10]
References
- ↑ "On The Rise: Will Paquin | Rough Trade". Rough Trade Blog. June 24, 2025. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- 1 2 Carmichael, Shannon (September 27, 2020). "Tiktoker Will Paquin, Zayn, and More Release Singles". The Heights. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Maleri, Marc (October 9, 2025). ""I'm Reclaiming the Artistry I Saw in Myself When I Was 13": Will Paquin on His Freewheeling Debut LP 'Hahaha' & Reclaiming the Joy of Youthful Expression". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- 1 2 Harnisch, Lukas (July 29, 2025). "Our favorite local music from July". WBUR News. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Album Review: Will Paquin – Hahaha". Mix It All Up. September 16, 2025. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Goggins, Jonny (September 18, 2025). "Hahaha (Will Paquin Records)". God Is In The TV. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- 1 2 Ko, Chloe (May 9, 2025). "TikTok Sensation Will Paquin Brings Viral Guitar Riffs to Life". The Oberlin Review. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ↑ Hutchings, John (June 24, 2025). "Will Paquin announces debut record + North American tour dates with two New England stops". New England Sounds. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- 1 2 "Pitchfork Music Festival London 2025". Pitchfork Music Festival London (official site). Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- 1 2 "Live at Leeds In The City unveils first wave for 2025 – Jalen Ngonda, Warmduscher, Du Blonde and more". The Line of Best Fit. May 2025. Retrieved October 20, 2025.