Will Paquin
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Will Paquin | |
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| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, guitarist |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Will Paquin is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.[1] He drew attention in 2020 when his single "Chandelier" spread widely on TikTok, leading to independent releases noted for intricate guitar work.[2][3] His debut album, Hahaha, was released in September 2025 and received coverage from regional and online music press.[4][5][6]
Paquin began uploading guitar riffs and original songs while a student at Boston University.[7] After campus closures in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he focused on home recordings and shared clips on TikTok, where "Chandelier" drew a large audience.[2][7] Over the next several years he released singles and EPs independently and toured small venues in North America.[3]
In June 2025, Paquin announced his first full-length album, Hahaha, described as a self-released, guitar-forward set with psych and garage-rock elements and preceded by the single "I Work So Hard".[4][8] The album was released on September 12, 2025. Reviewers noted the album's stylistic range including bursts of indie rock and punk alongside jazz-tinged passages.[5][6] He was announced for European dates including Pitchfork Music Festival London and Live at Leeds: In the City in November 2025.[9][10]
Musical style and influences
Critics have described Paquin's music as indie and garage-rock with psych elements, built around fingerstyle guitar; Hahaha was characterized as mixing indie rock and punk energy with occasional jazz inflections, and comparisons in reviews referenced acts including Vampire Weekend, the Cramps and Pixies.[3][5][6]