{"id":431,"date":"2021-10-16T12:46:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T12:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/?page_id=431"},"modified":"2026-11-01T16:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T16:39:34","slug":"hamish-laverack","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/hamish-laverack\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamish Laverack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/istockphoto-1164822188-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-404\" width=\"242\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/istockphoto-1164822188-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/istockphoto-1164822188-612x612-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/istockphoto-1164822188-612x612-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/istockphoto-1164822188-612x612-1-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Artist bio<\/strong><br><br><strong>Hamish Laverack <\/strong>is a producer, audio engineer and musician whose work explores the intersection of sound, image and place. Drawing on <strong>post-punk<\/strong> and <strong>DIY recording<\/strong>, his practice combines raw instrumentation, experimental production and emotional storytelling to capture personal experiences, vulnerability and the complexities of everyday life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"life takes hold by hwl857\" width=\"1140\" height=\"450\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F2316768645&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1140\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Artist statement<\/strong><br><br>My major project, <em><strong>Life Takes Hold<\/strong><\/em>, is a 15-minute EP consisting of post-punk songs that explore the impact of prioritising work over personal relationships.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project reflects on the <strong>breakdown of relationships<\/strong> examining connection, conflict, emotional distance &amp; self-reflection. Sonically, the EP explores how <strong>post-punk <\/strong>can communicate vulnerability through its combination of rhythms, textures, tension &amp; dynamics.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My production process involves experimenting with vocal layering, effects, noise &amp; instrumentation to shape the emotional identity of each track. I want to retain a raw, imperfect DIY aesthetic while making deliberate production choices that support the EP&#8217;s narrative. Through this project, I\u2019ve developed my songwriting, recording &amp; production skills while honestly reflecting on personal growth &amp; accountability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artist bio Hamish Laverack is a producer, audio engineer and musician whose work explores the intersection of sound, image and place. 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