Heartworms

Jojo Orme, known professionally as Heartworms, is an English musician.

Early life Josephine Orme was born in central London, England in 1998 or 1999. Orme was raised in Cheltenham, She grew up with the music her mother listened to, including artists such as Hot Chocolate, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, and Prince. She left home at 14 to enter foster care. Orme studied Production and Performance at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College wanting to become a producer as "there's not many in the industry". Much of her early career was spent performing at the Windmill venue in Brixton, alongside Black Country, New Road, Goat Girl, the Last Dinner Party and PVA. In 2022, she signed to Carey's Speedy Wunderground label, and released the single "Consistent Dedication". She went on to earn support slots with the Kills and St Vincent.

In February 2025, Orme's debut album Glutton for Punishment was released to critical acclaim, including a five-star review from NME.

Artistry

Heartworms' music has been categorised by critics as post-punk, and dance punk. Interpol and the Clash - plus classical music composers like Frédéric Chopin.

Discography

Albums Glutton for Punishment (2025)

EPs A Comforting Notion (2023)

Singles "What Can I Do" (2020) "Consistent Dedication" (2022) "May I Comply" (2023) "Jacked" (2023) "Warplane" (2024) "Extraordinary Wings" (2025)