Two trailblazing artists at Unsound discuss their use of the voice in music. Marina Herlop and Lyra Pramuk look at the ways that they employ technology in songwriting and music, creating hybrid realities that blur boundaries relating to the voice, in terms of music and human identity.

Moderated by Sophie Miles.

A discussion on collaboration through music and sound. Is the aim to dissolve or underline one’s sense of self by playing with others? Do new collaborations allow musicians to rupture their usual way of doing things? Is it necessary for musicians to be in a room together to collaborate, or in 2022 can one meet remotely?

Participants include Stephen O’Malley and collaborator Kali Malone, as well as Rohan Rebeiro of MY DISCO, who have collaborated with Polish percussionist and experimental musician Adam Golabiewski for Unsound Adelaide.

Moderated by Sophie Miles.

Led by Joel Stern, Sean Dockrey and James Parker – and originally initiated by Liquid Architecture with Unsound online at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic – Machine Listening is a collaborative project engaging artists, musicians, writers, activists and educators.

An examination of the ways that our devices are listening to us – through digital voice assistants, smart speakers and a growing range of related technologies – the Machine Listening project has also expanded in surprising ways. In this experimental, participatory talk, Joel gives an introduction.

A discussion with Unsound directors Mat Schulz and Gosia Plysa, who give an overview of Unsound and its activities around the world – including Adelaide - in a world affected by the pandemic, and increasing conflict between counties.

The idea of precariousness is also looked at from the perspective of programming in unpredictable ways, where success is not always guaranteed, as well as the struggles of independent, project-based organisations.

Moderated by Joel Stern.