Hazlett Drops Spine-Tingling Single, “Blame the Moon”

Aussie-born, Sweden-based singer-songwriter Hazlett casts a spell with his gorgeous new indie-folk track “Blame the Moon.” I’m getting major Fleet Foxes and Iron & Wine vibes from this one. Chills.

“The easiest thing in the world is to think it’s something else’s fault. The grand plans, the setbacks, the lowlights, they have a tendency to slowly take their toll. Even though you know deep down the universe isn’t out to get you, there’s a strange relief found in leaning on an excuse,” Hazlett said of the song’s inspiration. “It’s not a perfect remedy and it’s one hell of a bad habit to break, but on those days when you just don’t have the fight in you anymore it can be the thing to get us by.”

This song is our first taste of Hazlett’s forthcoming EP, which was all written in the Swedish countryside. He’s just wrapped up an Aussie tour, but hopefully he’ll be back on our shores when the EP drops.

Image used with permission from Nettwerk Music Group

Hazlett Wows Me With “First World Problems”

Brisbane talent Hazlett recently made a pilgrimage to Sweden. He locked himself in a Stockholm studio where he poured his heart out for three months. “First World Problems” is one of the products of that intense recording session.

Once a touring musician and ghostwriter for hire, “First World Problems” makes the sort of strong musical statement that should see Hazlett stepping into the spotlight. I love everything about this powerful indie folk track.

Hazlett says “First World Problems” is about disconnection, tolerance and human behaviour.

“I was on the train and realised everyone just sits there, looks at their phone and doesn’t communicate. They get nervous around or put off by other people. We get scared of what we don’t understand, and it wouldn’t happen if we talked to each other more,” he explained. “It was a very small snapshot of a bigger problem.”

This track sets the bar so high. I can’t wait to hear what Hazlett releases next.