Lizzie Mayland

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Lizzie Mayland
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Mayland in 2024
Background information
Born
Elizabeth Louise Mayland

(1999-01-31) 31 January 1999 (age 26)
Origin Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England
Occupation(s)Guitarist, flautist, vocalist
Years active2021-present
Member of The Last Dinner Party
Website thelastdinnerparty.co.uk

Elizabeth Louise Mayland (born 31 January 1999) is an English musician best known as the rhythm guitarist and vocalist for The Last Dinner Party. Additionally, they have pursued a solo career under the stage name L.Mayland. Their style is influenced by artists such as Amy Winehouse and Johnny Marr. [1]

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Early life

Mayland was born on 31 January 1999, and grew up near Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. [2] Raised in a Catholic family, they felt isolated during this upbringing; this became a theme that later influenced Mayland's songwriting, particularly in the song "Sinner." [3] Mayland picked up the guitar after being inspired by Amy Winehouse, which coincided with the genesis of The Last Dinner Party. [4]

Career

Mayland first met bandmates Georgia Davies and Abigail Morris during fresher's week at King’s College London. Although they initially enrolled there, Mayland later transferred to Goldsmiths, University of London, to pursue their passion for music. [5] While at college, they contributed to the formation of the Dinner Party, which later evolved into The Last Dinner Party.

As a guitarist, Mayland draws inspiration from artists like Johnny Marr and Mac DeMarco. "This is The Killer Speaking" is one of their favorite songs to play on stage. [6] Their background in art history also informs their approach. [7]

On 9 May 2025, Mayland released their debut solo EP The Slow Fire of Sleep under the name L.Mayland. [8]

Personal life

Mayland is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Campbell, Taylor (7 March 2024). "Putting on a bit of armour: The Last Dinner Party's Lizzie Mayland on homesickness, virality, and the music industry". The Student. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  2. ↑ Sarah Fitton (3 March 2025). "Brit Award winners 2025: Calderdale musician and her band win Brit Award". Halifax Courier. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  3. ↑ Cockrell, Gemma (15 July 2023). "We Catch Up With The Last Dinner Party Ahead of Their Headline Show at the Bodega". LeftLion.
  4. ↑ Elgin, Josh (1 October 2023). "The Last Dinner Party: "We wanted to show that we really care about the music"". The Gryphon. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  5. ↑ "Q&A with Lizzie Mayland from The Last Dinner Party". Varsity Online. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  6. ↑ Onanian, Nora (16 April 2024). "Interview: Overnight sensations The Last Dinner Party bring their modern day baroque fantasy to Boston". WERS 88.9FM. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  7. ↑ Davies, Ellie-Mae (1 September 2023). "Interview: The Last Dinner Party". Impact Magazine. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "L.Mayland's double life: chart-topping band member by day, folk confessor by night". Dork . 17 April 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  9. ↑ Vince, Yasmin (9 September 2024). "The Last Dinner Party on queer fans: "They now feel like they've found a sense of community in us"". Diva . Archived from the original on 5 July 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
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