“I know exactly what my songs are about and I try not to tell people, because a friend of mine really loves 'Stop Your Tears' and I made the mistake of telling her what it's about one day. Now she has to distract herself and look elsewhere when I sing the last verse about being at the river with the baby, because she knows too much.”

New Zealand indie folk singer-songwriter

Aldous Harding is the professional name of Hannah Harding, a New Zealand indie folk singer-songwriter from Lyttelton. She is known for her distinctive voice, enigmatic lyrics, and unusual performances and videos. Her work has drawn attention for the way her singing can shift in tone and texture, giving her songs a striking and sometimes unsettled feel. She is also noted for performances and video clips that match that same elusive quality, making her presence as an artist memorable beyond the songs themselves.