Gareth Haze Explores Life, Legacy and the Cosmos
His New Single ‘Stars’ is a Soul-Stirring Reflection from His Debut EP ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’
Gareth Haze Explores Life, Legacy and the Cosmos – Taken from his debut EP ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’, the song ‘Stars’, produced with his brother Mark Haze, finds South African-born, UK-based singer-songwriter Gareth Haze drawing on his multi-instrumental roots and family musical lineage to create a striking alternative rock single. Gareth’s work moves fluidly between folk, rock, pop and blues, informed by a lifetime of playing instruments from guitar and drums to piano and marimba, and by a DIY performance ethos that favours emotional honesty over polish.
More about ‘Stars’
On ‘Stars’, intimate lyrical reflections on mortality, legacy and private values are paired with driving guitars, rich reverbs and unconventional vocal harmonies to produce a celestial, slightly psychedelic soundscape. The track channels 1990s grunge and alternative influences while retaining Gareth’s distinct voice: raw yet melodic, personal yet universal.
Musically, ‘Stars’ is a powerful, driving rock track influenced by artists such as Soundgarden, Radiohead and Collective Soul. Gareth sought to capture the essence of grunge through expressive, textured vocal lines, blending an edgier delivery with his natural tone. To mirror the song’s celestial imagery, he uses swelling reverbs and atmospheric delays on the guitars in the choruses, together with unconventional vocal harmonies to add a subtle psychedelic quality.
‘Stars’ sits at the heart of the EP ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’, reflecting Gareth’s current place in life. The song is deeply personal but tells a story many, especially those in the creative arts, will find relatable.
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About ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’
‘Stranger in a Strange Land’ is the debut EP from Gareth Haze. The collection of songs was inspired by starting a new chapter in a new country. This, while reflecting on past experiences. The tracks explore themes of love, loss, personal challenges, and the journey of a musician finding their place in the world, taking listeners on a reflective voyage of self-discovery through the strange and beautiful experience we call life.
Track Listing – ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’
1) Wonder/Wander
2) You Don’t Know My Name
3) Never Have I Ever
4) Home (With Mark Haze)
5) Stars
6) The Road
7) Only Here for a Moment
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