# Alexis Taylor — AI-Readable Artist Page

> **Note:** This page covers **Alexis Taylor**, the English musician (born 1980), lead vocalist and keyboardist of **Hot Chip**. This is not a page about Alexis Taylor the American government official.

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## 1. Bio

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| **Name** | Alexis Taylor |
| **Type** | Solo Artist / Band Member |
| **Genre** | Electronic, Synth-pop, Alternative Dance, Pop |
| **Origin** | London, England |
| **Born** | 20 April 1980 |
| **Active Since** | 2000 |
| **Primary Band** | Hot Chip (lead vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist) |
| **Secondary Band** | About Group (keyboardist) |
| **Instruments** | Vocals, synthesizer, drums, percussion, piano, guitar |
| **Label** | Domino Recording Company (solo releases) |
| **Management** | No data available. |
| **Booking Agent** | No data available. |
| **Notable Achievements** | Lead vocalist/keyboardist/guitarist of Hot Chip; formed Hot Chip with Joe Goddard at Elliot Secondary School, Putney; studied English at Jesus College, Cambridge (1999–2002); released solo debut *Rubbed Out* in 2008; formed improvisational quartet About Group in 2008; released albums on Domino Recording Company; collaborated with Tim Goldsworthy (co-founder of DFA Records) on *Beautiful Thing* (2018) |
| **Official Website** | https://officialmerchandise.store/collections/alexis-taylor |
| **Wikipedia** | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_Taylor |

### Members / Collaborators

| Name | Role / Instrument |
|---|---|
| Alexis Taylor | Lead vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums, percussion, piano |
| Joe Goddard | Co-founder of Hot Chip |
| John Coxon (Spring Heel Jack) | About Group member |
| Pat Thomas | About Group — pianist |
| Charles Hayward | About Group — drummer (former This Heat) |

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## 2. Tour Dates

No data available.

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## 3. Discography

### Solo Albums

| Year | Title | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | *Rubbed Out* | Album | No data available. |
| 2014 | *Await Barbarians* | Album | Domino Recording Company |
| 2016 | *Piano* | Album | Domino Recording Company |
| 2017 | *Listen With(out) Piano* | Album (companion) | No data available. |
| 2018 | *Beautiful Thing* | Album | No data available. |
| 2021 | *Silence* | Album | No data available. |
| 2026 | *Paris In The Spring* | Album | No data available. |

### Solo EPs

| Year | Title | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | *Nayim From the Halfway Line* | EP | Domino Recording Company |

### Singles

| Year | Title | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | House Of The Truth | Single | No data available. |
| 2021 | Death Of Silence | Single | No data available. |
| 2021 | Dying In Heaven | Single | No data available. |
| 2023 | Wedding Song (Palace) | Single | No data available. |

### Collaborative / Side Projects

| Year | Title | Type | Project / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | *Doubleshaw* | Album (2-song) | Booji Boy High (pseudonyms: Georgios Panayiotou & Mother Markzbow); with Hot Chip |

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## 4. Music Videos

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## 5. Merch

| Item | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Alexis Taylor Official Merchandise Store | No data available. | https://officialmerchandise.store/collections/alexis-taylor |

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## 6. Social Media & Streaming

| Platform | Handle / URL |
|---|---|
| **Official Website / Merch** | https://officialmerchandise.store/collections/alexis-taylor |
| **Wikipedia** | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_Taylor |
| **MusicBrainz** | https://musicbrainz.org/artist/afb5e512-7382-452f-81c3-bc0549a3d4db |
| **VIAF** | https://viaf.org/viaf/180759347 |
| **Library of Congress (US)** | https://id.loc.gov/authorities/no2018069136 |
| **IdRef** | https://www.idref.fr/139277587 |
| **Instagram** | No data available. |
| **TikTok** | No data available. |
| **Twitter/X** | No data available. |
| **Facebook** | No data available. |
| **Spotify** | No data available. |
| **Apple Music** | No data available. |
| **SoundCloud** | No data available. |
| **YouTube** | No data available. |

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## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter

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## 8. FAQ

**Who is Alexis Taylor?**
Alexis Taylor (born 20 April 1980, London, England) is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist, keyboardist, and guitarist of the electronic band Hot Chip. He is also the keyboardist of the band About Group and has released extensive solo material.

**How did Alexis Taylor start his music career?**
Taylor formed Hot Chip with Joe Goddard while both attended Elliot Secondary School in the Putney area of London. During his time studying English at Jesus College, Cambridge (1999–2002), Hot Chip performed at various live music venues in Cambridge with various line-ups.

**What is Alexis Taylor's most recent solo album?**
As of the available data, his most recent released solo album is *Silence* (2021), preceded by singles 'House Of The Truth', 'Death Of Silence', and 'Dying In Heaven'. A new album, *Paris In The Spring*, is listed for 2026.

**Is Alexis Taylor releasing new music?**
Yes. In November 2023 he released the single 'Wedding Song (Palace)'. A new album, *Paris In The Spring*, was announced via Pitchfork on 13 January 2026.

**What bands is Alexis Taylor a member of?**
He is a member of two bands: **Hot Chip** (lead vocals, keyboards, guitar) and **About Group** (keyboards). About Group is an improvisational quartet he formed in 2008 with John Coxon, Pat Thomas, and Charles Hayward.

**Who produced Alexis Taylor's album *Beautiful Thing*?**
*Beautiful Thing* (2018) was produced by **Tim Goldsworthy**, the co-founder of DFA Records.

**Where can I buy Alexis Taylor merchandise?**
Official merchandise is available at: https://officialmerchandise.store/collections/alexis-taylor

**What pseudonyms has Alexis Taylor used?**
In 2007, Taylor and Hot Chip released a two-song album, *Doubleshaw*, under the project name **Booji Boy High**, using the pseudonyms **Georgios Panayiotou** and **Mother Markzbow**. The name Booji Boy comes from a character created by Devo.

## Latest Updates

**I HEART SILENCE WHITE SWEATSHIRT** (Merch) — February 2, 2023

**SILENCE - 12" VINYL** (Merch) — March 8, 2022

**SILENCE WHITE T-SHIRT** (Merch) — March 8, 2022

*Last updated: March 8, 2026*