Jojo Orme, known professionally as Heartworms, is an English musician.[1][2]

Early life

Josephine Orme[3] was born in central London, England in 1998 or 1999.[2] She has Afghan and Pakistani heritage on her father's side, and Danish and Chinese on her mother's.[4] Orme was raised in Cheltenham,[5] and left home at 14 and entered foster care.[6] Orme studied Production and Performance at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College[7] wanting to become a producer as "there's not many in the industry".[6]

Career

Orme took the name 'Heartworms' from the Shins 2017 album of the same name. She met producer Dan Carey over Instagram, and he asked her to send him some demos.[8] Much of their early career was spent performing at the Windmill venue in Brixton, alongside Black Country, New Road, Goat Girl, the Last Dinner Party and PVA.[9][10] In 2022, she signed to his Speedy Wunderground label, and released the single "Consistent Dedication".[7] Her debut EP A Comforting Notion was released in 2023,[5] alongside a limited edition Airfix Spitfire model.[11] She went on to earn support slots with the Kills and St Vincent.[12]

In February 2025, Orme's debut album Glutton for Punishment was released to critical acclaim, including a five-star review from NME.[13]

Artistry

Heartworms' music has been categorised by critics as post-punk,[14][15] gothic rock[15] and dance punk.[14][15] She often incorporates elements of electroclash, post-industrial, 1990s and 2000s techno and electronic dance music.[14]

Discography

Albums and EPs

Singles

  • "What Can I Do" (2020)
  • "Consistent Dedication" (2022)
  • "May I Comply" (2023)
  • "Jacked" (2023)
  • "Warplane" (2024)
  • "Extraordinary Wings" (2025)

References

  1. ^ "Heartworms". Fred Perry. Fred Perry. 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  2. ^ a b Wright, Lisa (2025-01-25). "One to watch: Heartworms". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
  3. ^ "Josephine Orme". Gung Ho. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  4. ^ Rigotti, Alex (21 December 2023). "Class of 2024: Heartworms". DIY. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  5. ^ a b Cook, Benjamin (27 March 2023). "You need to hear Heartworms, the fearless new voice of British post-punk". Dazed. Dazed Digital. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  6. ^ a b Leech, Jeanette (14 October 2024). "A Personal Exorcism: An Exclusive Heartworms Interview on Debut LP, Glutton For Punishment". The Quietus. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  7. ^ a b Pilley, Max (27 September 2022). "Heartworms: defiant, goth-inspired post-punk that draws strength from the doubters". NME. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  8. ^ Von Pip, Andy (24 March 2023). "Heartworms on Her Debut EP, Her Love of World War II Aircraft, and Working with Dan Carey". Under The Radar. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  9. ^ Singh, Jay (19 November 2020). ""What Can I Do" is a no-holds-barred introduction to Heartworms' beguiling post-punk". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Next Wave #1153: Heartworms". Clash. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  11. ^ Eede, Christian (14 February 2023). "Heartworms Unveils Official Airfix Spitfire Merchandise". The Quietus. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  12. ^ Rigotti, Alex (6 January 2025). "Heartworms is South London's gothic superstar in the making". NME. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  13. ^ Rigotti, Alex (6 February 2025). "Heartworms – 'Glutton For Punishment' review: riveting, raw goth rock ready to take off". NME. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  14. ^ a b c Young, Matt. "Glutton For Punishment sees Heartworms confront the hurt". Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  15. ^ a b c Rigotti, Alex. "Heartworms – 'Glutton For Punishment' review: riveting, raw goth rock ready to take off". NME. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
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