An electronic musician and instrument builder, Lauren Sarah Hayes can usually be found testing out her medley of software and hardwire live, on stage, improvising her way to the answer. Her sets can deliver anything from harsh noise to techno bangers, with a certain strand of pop music found somewhere in between. As long as she has new instruments and systems at hand, there’s no set course for a Lauren Sarah Hayes performance.
Hayes’ music is both improvised and deliberate; her sets often intentionally push listeners towards visceral experiences, challenging their preconceived notions of what sound should sound like. challenging their preconceived notions of what sound should sound like. It makes sense that she’s a member of the new BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Her performances at hcmf// have been revelatory, with her first appearance at the 2017 festival showcasing her ability to improvise mazes out of electronic music.