Hamish Hawk
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| Born | Hamish James Hawk 27 October 1991 Edinburgh, Scotland |
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| 🏫 Education | University of St Andrews |
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Hamish Hawk (born 27 October 1991) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. He released his debut solo album Aznavour in 2014, followed by From Zero to One with his backing band, the New Outfit, in 2018. His third album, Heavy Elevator, was released in September 2021 to critical acclaim.
Hawk was nominated for a Scottish Alternative Music Award for Best Acoustic Act in 2018.
Early life[edit]
Hawk was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. His father is a former graphic designer from New Zealand, and his mother worked as a midwife and later as a postmistress. He has two older siblings. Hawk's interest in performing and songwriting began at a young age. He started writing songs at 14 and studied International Relations at the University of St Andrews, where he began playing gigs. He met musician King Creosote (Kenny Anderson) during a university performance, leading to a mentorship and collaboration.
Career[edit]
Anderson became a mentor to Hawk and was involved in the release of his first vinyl record, Aznavour, in 2014. Hawk formed the backing band the New Outfit in 2015, and they released From Zero to One in 2018. In 2021, Hawk released Heavy Elevator, composed with New Outfit guitarist Andrew Pearson and multi-instrumentalist Stefan Maurice. The album was recorded during the pandemic.
Influences[edit]
Hawk cites Morrissey, Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman, Nick Cave, Dory Previn, Jack White, and Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields as influences.
Discography[edit]
- Aznavour (2014)
- Mull (2015)
- From Zero to One (2018)
- Laziest River (2019)
- Heavy Elevator (2021)
References[edit]
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