Hamish Hawk

In the organizer's words:

Musically, Hamish Hawk is not easy to categorize. From indie pop and chamber pop to art rock, gothic rock and new wave influences - Hawk's music defies fixed categories. His warm, intense baritone and dramatic narrative style are reminiscent of artists such as Charles Aznavour and Jaques Brel. But the Scot himself is no mere nostalgic; his influences extend to modern acts such as the Arctic Monkeys and the eccentricity of Stephin Merritt. Hawk used to write his songs alone, but he now works with musicians Andrew Pearson and Stefan Maurice. Together they create a lyrically oriented, alternative pop whose versatility captivates the listener in surprising ways. Hawk's lyrics are not abstract mind games, but often straddle the line between irony and seriousness, interspersed with pop cultural references and Scottish humor. "Not abstract, but off-kilter" is how Hawk himself describes his poetic lyrics.