Scott Hoying
Lush, vocal-forward pop that uses the human voice as a symphonic instrument. Intimate piano ballads and soaring harmonies for moments of deep emotional honesty.
Lush, vocal-forward pop that uses the human voice as a symphonic instrument. Intimate piano ballads and soaring harmonies for moments of deep emotional honesty.
Scott Hoying’s solo work is a masterclass in vocal architecture, stripping away the high-energy spectacle of his group work to reveal a vulnerable, piano-driven core. It sounds like a private conversation held in a grand cathedral, where every whisper is amplified by rich, multi-tracked harmonies that feel both modern and timeless. The production is pristine, favoring clarity and emotional resonance over club-ready beats.
What sets him apart is his ability to treat the human voice as a literal orchestra. Drawing from his deep roots in a cappella, he stacks his own baritone and falsetto into dense, shimmering walls of sound that provide more texture than a traditional synth ever could. There is a theatricality to his delivery that never feels forced, rooted instead in a genuine exploration of queer identity, romantic devotion, and self-acceptance.
Start with the EP Parallel to hear him step into his own light. It captures the transition from a world-class ensemble member to a singular artist with a distinct, soulful perspective. It is music for people who appreciate the technical craft of singing but want it served with a side of raw, unfiltered heart.
Scott Hoying (born September 17, 1991) is an American singer, musician and songwriter who came to international attention as the baritone of the a cappella group Pentatonix. As of 2025, Pentatonix has released eleven albums (two of which have been number ones) and two EPs, have had four songs in the Billboard Hot 100, and won three Grammy Awards as "the first a cappella group to achieve mainstream success in the modern market".
Shares contemporary r&b, vocal jazz, traditional pop (subgenres); baritone, vocal layering, falsetto (vocal style)
Shares studio polished, layered dense, hi fi (production style); contemporary r&b, vocal jazz, chamber pop (subgenres)
Shares contemporary r&b, vocal jazz, chamber pop (subgenres); studio polished, hi fi, orchestral arrangement (production style)
Shares contemporary r&b, vocal jazz, chamber pop (subgenres); studio polished, layered dense, hi fi (production style)
Shares contemporary r&b, vocal jazz, chamber pop (subgenres); studio polished, hi fi, orchestral arrangement (production style)
Shares romantic, soulful, hopeful (moods); studio polished, hi fi, orchestral arrangement (production style)
Shares contemporary r&b, vocal jazz, chamber pop (subgenres); orchestral arrangement, studio polished, hi fi (production style)
Shares studio polished, layered dense, hi fi (production style); contemporary r&b, vocal jazz, traditional pop (subgenres)
Shares contemporary r&b, vocal jazz, chamber pop (subgenres); studio polished, layered dense, hi fi (production style)
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