Lizzie Mayland
Lizzie Mayland | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Elizabeth Louise Mayland |
| Born | 31 January 1999 |
| Origin | Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Website | thelastdinnerparty |
Elizabeth Louise Mayland (born 31 January 1999) is an English musician best known as the rhythm guitarist and vocalist for the Last Dinner Party. Additionally, they have pursued a solo career under the stage name L.Mayland. Their style is influenced by artists such as Amy Winehouse and Johnny Marr.[1]
Early life
Mayland was born on 31 January 1999, and grew up near Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire.[2] Raised in a Catholic family, they felt isolated during this upbringing; this became a theme that later influenced Mayland's songwriting, particularly in the song "Sinner."[3] Mayland picked up the guitar after being inspired by Amy Winehouse, which coincided with the genesis of The Last Dinner Party.[4]
Career
Mayland first met bandmates Georgia Davies and Abigail Morris during fresher's week at King’s College London. Although they initially enrolled there, Mayland later transferred to Goldsmiths, University of London, to pursue their passion for music.[5] While at college, they contributed to the formation of the Dinner Party, which later evolved into The Last Dinner Party.
As a guitarist, Mayland draws inspiration from artists like Johnny Marr and Mac DeMarco. "This is The Killer Speaking" is one of their favourite songs to play on stage.[6] Their background in art history also informs their approach.[7]
On 9 May 2025, Mayland released their debut solo EP The Slow Fire of Sleep under the name L.Mayland.[8]
Personal life
Mayland is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.[9]
References
- ↑ Campbell, Taylor (2024-03-07). "Putting on a bit of armour: The Last Dinner Party's Lizzie Mayland on homesickness, virality, and the music industry". The Student. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ Sarah Fitton (2025-03-03). "Brit Award winners 2025: Calderdale musician and her band win Brit Award". Halifax Courier. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ↑ Cockrell, Gemma (15 July 2023). "We Catch Up With The Last Dinner Party Ahead of Their Headline Show at the Bodega". LeftLion.
- ↑ Elgin, Josh (2023-10-01). "The Last Dinner Party: "We wanted to show that we really care about the music"". The Gryphon. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ "Q&A with Lizzie Mayland from The Last Dinner Party". Varsity Online. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ Onanian, Nora (2024-04-16). "Interview: Overnight sensations The Last Dinner Party bring their modern day baroque fantasy to Boston". WERS 88.9FM. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ Davies, Ellie-Mae (2023-09-01). "Interview: The Last Dinner Party". Impact Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ "L.Mayland's double life: chart-topping band member by day, folk confessor by night". Dork. 2025-04-17. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ↑ Vince, Yasmin (September 9, 2024). "The Last Dinner Party on queer fans: "They now feel like they've found a sense of community in us"". Diva. Archived from the original on July 5, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
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