Cale Hawkins worked behind the scenes for years, writing, producing, and backing artists like Charli xcx, Raveena, and Amber Mark before emerging with his debut LP “I Broke My Shoulders” in 2023 (Switch Hit Records).

After features on NPR’s “All Songs Considered” and “New Music Friday,” Hawkins released his sophomore LP, “A River of Teeth.” He also currently writes and produces music with Arthur Moon, Joshua Thew, Garth., and more.

Hawkins has performed in four NPR Tiny Desk concerts (Raveena, Arthur Moon, mxmtoon, and Amber Mark) and joined Charli XCX on SNL in 2022.

Cale Hawkins is originally from Bemus Point, NY (population: 364). After testing out of many of his classes at Berklee College of Music and graduating at age 19, he moved to Brooklyn, NY with a few hundred dollars in his bank account until he landed a gig touring as a pianist and musical director with Quincy Jones and Nikki Yanofsky. In 2017, Hawkins wrote several songs with Raveena that achieved worldwide popularity and led to appearances at Coachella, Primavera Sound, and Lollapalooza. Since then, Hawkins has primarily worked as a writer and producer for other artists while growing his solo project.

Credits: Quincy Jones, Linda Perry, Charli XCX, Natasha Bedingfield, Nate Ruess, Amber Mark, Bilal, Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Olivia Lux, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Willa Amai, Ella Bric, Nikki Yanofsky, Carrie Manolakos, Ant Saunders, Blu DeTiger, Mxmtoon, Grace VanderWaal.

Artwork by Nicasio Torres.