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Frightened Rabbit, the indie rock band founded by Scott Hutchison, achieved critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase for their deeply empathetic and candid songwriting.
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Request A ShowFrightened Rabbit collaborated with Faber Music Publications to create a collection of Scott Hutchison's artwork spanning his entire life. This project aims to bring to light the visual artistry of Scott, accompanying his musical legacy and providing fans with insight into his creative world beyond music. The book, "The Work: The Lyrics of Scott Hutchison," compiled his lyrics alongside original drawings.
After initially self-releasing their debut album "Sing the Greys," Frightened Rabbit signed with Fat Cat Records. The label re-released their debut and went on to release their critically acclaimed second album, "The Midnight Organ Fight," providing a significant platform for the band's early career development and exposure.
Frightened Rabbit signed with Atlantic Records, a major record label, after their initial success with Fat Cat Records. This partnership allowed for broader distribution and promotion of their music, leading to albums like "Pedestrian Verse" and "Painting of a Panic Attack," and extended their reach to a wider audience globally.
Frightened Rabbit collaborated with musician Julien Baker on their three-track EP, "Recorded Songs." This partnership brought together two acclaimed indie artists, blending their distinct styles and enhancing the EP's reach and artistic depth. The collaboration served as a unique offering to fans and showcased the band's willingness to work with other talents.
Frightened Rabbit worked with Aaron Dessner, guitarist and producer of The National, for their album 'Painting of a Panic Attack'. This collaboration brought Dessner's production expertise to their sound, signifying an evolution in the band's musical direction. The National's influence contributed to the album's distinct atmosphere and production quality.
Scott Hutchison collaborated with The Fruit Tree Foundation, a charitable musical collective featuring Scottish indie rock and folk musicians. This project, which resulted in the album "First Edition" (2011), provided an opportunity for creative collaboration and contributed to the foundation's charitable aims, expanding Hutchison's artistic endeavors beyond Frightened Rabbit.
Scott Hutchison performed a guitar solo on the track "A Bigger World" by indie rock band The Birthday Suit. His contribution added a distinct musical layer to the song and featured in its accompanying music video. This collaboration highlighted Hutchison's versatility as a musician and his involvement in the wider indie music scene.
Scott Hutchison played guitar and sang backing vocals on the Withered Hand track "Fall Apart" from the 2014 album "New Gods." He had previously appeared in the music video for Withered Hand's 2012 song "Inbetweens," demonstrating a continued collaboration and mutual respect between the artists.
Scott Hutchison, alongside Andy Monaghan, co-produced the Florida band Flashlights' 2014 album "Bummer Summer," released on Hard Rock Records. This production role expanded Hutchison's involvement in the music production industry, showcasing his talent beyond songwriting and performance.
Scott Hutchison created artwork for Out Lines' album "Conflats" (2017). This venture into visual art for other artists highlighted his multifaceted creative talents, as he was also known for illustrating album artwork and tour posters for Frightened Rabbit and his solo project.
Scott Hutchison created artwork for the Stanley Odd EP "Chase Yirsel" (2014). This demonstrates his artistic contributions beyond his musical projects, lending his distinctive visual style to other Scottish artists.
Scott Hutchison created all artwork for the 2017 release "Oyster," the second book by Edinburgh poet Michael Pedersen. This collaboration extended Hutchison's artistic reach into the literary world, showcasing his illustrative skills. Editions of the book from 2018 onward include a new preface dedicated to Hutchison.
Scott Hutchison collaborated with Philadelphia poet Francis Daulerio on two projects: "If & When We Wake" (2015), to which Hutchison contributed twelve drawings, and "Please Plant This Book" (2018), for which he provided nine drawings. The latter project supported the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, intertwining art with a charitable cause.
Frightened Rabbit collaborated with the Invisible Children music coalition project, taking representatives on tour in 2011 to raise awareness for the charity's work. They performed songs, including covers, and auctioned off signed guitars, with proceeds going to Invisible Children, demonstrating their commitment to charitable causes.
In 2015, Frightened Rabbit raised money for Ditch the Label, a UK anti-bullying charity. This happened after they received messages from an internet troll, turning a negative experience into a positive effort to support a relevant social cause, reflecting their compassionate approach.
Frightened Rabbit performed at the Sleep in the Park charity event in 2017 and again in 2018. This event aimed to raise money for homelessness charities in Scotland, with the band contributing their musical talent to support a critical social cause. In 2018, the remaining members performed with guest vocalists as a tribute to Scott Hutchison.
Frightened Rabbit originated in 2003 as the solo project of vocalist and guitarist Scott Hutchison in Selkirk, Scottish Borders. The name derived from a childhood nickname given by his mother, reflecting his shy nature. In 2004, the project expanded into a full band with the addition of Scott’s brother, Grant Hutchison, on drums, followed by Billy Kennedy on guitar in 2006. The band released their debut album, “Sing the Greys,” independently in 2006, leading to a signing with Fat Cat Records in 2007.
Their second album, “The Midnight Organ Fight” (2008), recorded with producer Peter Katis, marked a significant turning point. This album, influenced by a personal relationship, garnered widespread critical acclaim and considerably broadened their audience. The band’s lineup further solidified with Andy Monaghan on guitar and keyboards. Their third album, “The Winter of Mixed Drinks” (2010), continued their trajectory of success. Frightened Rabbit then signed with Atlantic Records, releasing “Pedestrian Verse” in 2013, which reached number nine on the UK Albums Chart. Additional guitarist Simon Liddell joined, further expanding their sound.
In 2016, the band released their fifth and final studio album, “Painting of a Panic Attack,” produced by Aaron Dessner of The National. Beyond Frightened Rabbit, Scott Hutchison pursued other musical endeavors, including a solo project called Owl John, which released a self-titled album in 2014. He also contributed to the musical collective The Fruit Tree Foundation and was part of the supergroup Mastersystem. Scott Hutchison passed away in May 2018, leading to the band’s conclusion. His family established the Tiny Changes mental health charity in his memory, named after a lyric from one of the band’s songs.
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