THIS week we chat with prolific local music producer, sound artist and vocalist Aimee Chapman, who says one of many career highlights was collaborating with Paul Dempsey (Something for Kate) in a remote ghost town in WA!<\/p>\n
What motivated you to take up your music production\/sound artist practice?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019ve always been drawn to sound as a way to tell stories beyond words.<\/p>\n There\u2019s something deeply powerful about using sound to evoke emotion and transport people to places they\u2019ve never been, or to illuminate people and histories that might otherwise remain invisible.<\/p>\n Early on, I was fascinated by how electronic production could manipulate\/reshape sound into something entirely new, which led me down the path of exploring how sound and storytelling intersect.<\/p>\n How would you describe your style?<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s always evolving, but at its core, my work blends electronic textures with organic elements – voice, acoustic instruments (and) field recordings.<\/p>\n My style developed from a mix of electronic production, jazz, and pop songwriting, but it\u2019s been shaped just as much by the environments I work in.<\/p>\n Which other artists inspire you?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m constantly inspired by artists who blur the lines between disciplines.<\/p>\n Megan Champion and the Women of Gold project, for example, celebrate regional women\u2019s voices and histories through art.<\/p>\n David Gagliardi is another incredible local artist – his ability to craft deeply emotive, multiplatform work is something I really admire.<\/p>\n Beyond that, I find inspiration in producers who push sonic boundaries, artists who use sound to transform public spaces, and musicians who approach storytelling in unexpected ways.<\/p>\n What are some highlights you have from your career so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n A standout was working on the Vast Project, where I collaborated with Paul Dempsey in a remote ghost town in Western Australia.<\/p>\n We co-wrote a track that was released by littlebigman\/EMI, followed by a live concert and documentary.<\/p>\n Another highlight has been curating and producing Sonic Bloom, where we transformed public gardens into immersive soundscapes.<\/p>\n And of course, getting to work on touring by musical heavyweights like Bob Dylan and Leanoard Cohen has been an unforgettable privilege.<\/p>\n How can people check out your work online?<\/strong><\/p>\n You can find my music on streaming platforms, and there\u2019s plenty of my sound and installation work online at aimeechapman.net.<\/p>\n For updates on what\u2019s next, Instagram is usually the best place to find me!<\/p>\n Do you have any exhibitions coming up? <\/strong><\/p>\n Huge announcement this week – the project Caleb Maxwell (Hebron Films) and I have been developing for the Bendigo Military Museum has been funded!<\/p>\n Recently, I collaborated with Troy Firebrace on an installation at OK Motels Festival in Charlton, and I created a sound work for sculptor Ben Wrigley\u2019s exhibition The Wands.<\/p>\n A lot of my work is about uncovering voices and stories that might otherwise go unheard – whether that\u2019s through music, sound design, or large-scale installations.<\/p>\n Right now, I\u2019m also collaborating heavily with a number of local creatives, so stay tuned!<\/p>\n