House/Music: claire rousay

Canadian–American musician, composer and artist claire rousay has created a unique form of musique concrète, zeroing in on personal emotions and the minutiae of everyday life. Voicemails, haptics (feedback through touch), iPhone field recordings, whispers and conversations all become layered with autotune vocals tinged with emo-pop inflections, conjuring forgotten memories shaped through the prism of millennial childhood. At Elizabeth Bay House, rousay’s work unfolds within the quiet grandeur of the historic rooms, inviting audiences into a deeply personal and reflective listening experience.