Nathan Hawes
Kesmar is the project of Australian singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Nathan Hawes, who confesses to being fond of the way songs were recorded in the past. He records everything on tape and produces it himself, a great mix between yacht rock and the D.I.Y. bedroom pop. Kesmar has been a special guest at Dayglow and Miami Horror shows, and among his collaborations, that of Flora Benguigui (L’Imperatrice). Her first LP titled Always Chasing Rainbows will arrive on May 12, but its new single Is It You I Miss It comes out on March 31.
The main trait of your character?
i’m a fun guy
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
My friends and family living in the hills in a secluded studio where I can make music all day.
The trait you dislike most about yourself?
Where do I begin? Haha
And the one you dislike the most?
that they lie
Your big fear?
Heights
What is your current mood?
Relaxed
What is your biggest extravagance?
Spend all the money I have on vintage audio equipment
What is your most overrated virtue?
modernize me
The living person you most admire?
Mom and Dad
What living person inspires you the most contempt?
I love everyone
What words or phrases do you use too often?
“true” (to say that I agree with something)
In what situations do you resort to lying?
I lie to myself about not buying any more audio equipment
What is the quality that you like the most in a man?
Honesty
And what do you like the most in a woman?
Humor
What or who is the great love of your life?
My girlfriend Jenaya
When and where were you happiest?
in my home studio
What talent would you like to have?
be good at spelling
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Buy less audio equipment
What do you think is your greatest achievement?
write music from love
Where you would like to live?
Mexico!
With which historical figure do you feel most identified?
Tim Ayre
Your favorite hobby?
Swim in the ocean
If you were to die and could reincarnate as another being or thing, what would it be?
A seal, the dogs of the sea
How would you like to die?
Diving in deep seas
Do you have a motto?
love everyone