For those of a similar name, see Lewis Baker (disambiguation).
Louis Baker
Louis Baker photographed in 2019.
Background information
Born
c.1989 Newtown, Wellington
Genres
Folk
soul
Blue-eyed soul
Neo soul
Occupation(s)
Musician
singer
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
bass guitar
drums
percussion
Years active
2013–present
Labels
Aston Road
Website
www.louisbaker.co.nz
Musical artist
Louis Baker (born circa 1989 in Newtown, Wellington) is a New Zealand soul musician and singer-songwriter, best known for his live shows and singles (Rainbow, Black Crow and Addict) leading into his debut album (Open), released in 2019.[1] One of Wellington and New Zealand's highest profile independent artists, he has seen success both locally and internationally.
Baker was born and raised in the suburb of Newtown in Wellington, Baker began writing songs at age 11, and at age 17 was a finalist in a national songwriting competition.[2] In 2014, he recorded his self-titled EP in North London with Andy Lovegrove, who has produced for Breaks Co-Op and Supergrass. The EP reached No. 3 on the New Zealand Albums chart,[3] and was well received critically. Baker's music has been influenced by the diverse culture of Wellington, especially Newtown, and acts such as Fat Freddy's Drop and Trinity Roots.
^"The Kiwi taking his sound and Wellington's Newtown to the world". Stuff. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
^"Louis Baker Rainbow". RNZ. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
^"LOUIS BAKER – EP, by Louis Baker". Louis Baker. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
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