Molly Hocking (born 14 December 2000) is an English singer. In 2019, she won the eighth series of The Voice UK, winning a recording contract with Polydor Records. Now working on new music as an independent artist, her latest track "You Can't Hold Me Down" was released on 21 June 2024.
Molly Hocking | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 December 2000 St Ives, Cornwall, England[1] |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Polydor (2019–2020) Tristar Records (2022–2024) |
| Website | mollyhocking |
Career
edit2019: The Voice UK
editIn 2019, Hocking auditioned for the eighth series of The Voice UK, and joined Olly Murs's team. After performing "I'll Never Love Again" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, she was announced as the winner of the series, signing a contract with Polydor Records.[2] Her winner's single reached number 73 on the UK Singles Charts.[3]
| Performed | Song | Original artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Audition | "You Take My Breath Away" | Claire Hamill | Jennifer Hudson, Sir Tom Jones and Olly Murs turned Joined team Olly |
| Battle Rounds | "With You" (against Connie Lamb) | Original casting from the Ghost Musical | Won advanced to the knockouts |
| Knockout rounds | "Human" | Christina Perri | Saved by Coach |
| Semi-final | "I'll Never Love Again" | Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper | Safe (1st) |
| Live final | "Someone You Loved" | Lewis Capaldi | Safe (1st) |
| "Stars" (with Olly Murs) | Simply Red | ||
| "I'll Never Love Again" | Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper | Winner |
2020-2023: New music and Up
editOn 12 March 2020, Hocking announced her debut single titled "After the Night Before". The release of the single was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was eventually released on 6 November 2020, alongside an accompanying music video.[4] Hocking performed the song on the semi-final of ninth series of The Voice UK.[5] On 4 December 2020, it was announced that Hocking will support Olly Murs on his Summer 2021 UK Tour.
On 28 May 2021, Hocking released her new song "We Can Have the World Tonight".
On 19 October 2021, Hocking announced her debut EP called Up which was released on 26 October 2021.
On 31 December 2021, Hocking released the song called, "Alive".
On 22 June 2022, Hocking released the song called, "Bones".
2024-present: Independent and new music
editOn 21 June 2024 Molly Hocking released her song, "You Can't Hold Me Down" independently. Having been through the major label process, not being allowed to record or release music, Molly exited her agreement with Polydor. "You Can't Hold Me Down" was written at Hoxa HQ in London in which she shares her experiences in the record industry, the ups and the downs.
The music single launch party was held at Tileyard London. Molly continues to write more music for release throughout 2024.
On 5 October 2024, Hocking announced her new single "The Upside". The song was released on 18 October 2024.[6]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Up |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK [3] | |||
| "I'll Never Love Again" | 2019 | 73 | Non-album singles |
| "After the Night Before" | 2020 | —[A] | |
| "We Can Have the World Tonight" | 2021 | — | |
| "Alive" | — | ||
| "Bones" | 2022 | — | |
| "You Can't Hold Me Down" | 2024 | — | |
| "The Upside"[8] | — |
Concert tours
editSupporting
edit- Olly Murs - Summer Tour (2021)
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ Becquart, Charlotte (24 March 2019). "Cornish teen Molly Hocking through to The Voice semi-finals". cornwalllive. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ Seddon, Dan (6 April 2019). "The Voice UK unveils this year's winner". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Molly Hocking | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ "Molly Hocking releases debut single "After The Night Before"". House of Solo. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ "Molly Hocking Releases Debut Song "After The Night Before"". PM Studio. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ "The Upside". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Download Chart Top 100: 13 November 2020 - 19 November 2020". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "The Upside". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 October 2024.