London-based singer-songwriter Gareth Haze steps into the spotlight with his debut EP ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’, led by the striking single Stars. Fusing the introspection of folk with the raw energy of rock, blues, and pop, Haze creates music that feels both intimate and expansive, songs that hit you emotionally before you even notice their sonic intricacy.
‘Stars’ sets the tone perfectly. Anchored by grunge-tinged vocals, shimmering guitars, and atmospheric synths, it’s a track that’s haunting and hopeful at once. The song’s cinematic quality mirrors its personal roots: Haze describes it as a reflection on life’s fragility and the importance of leaving a meaningful legacy for those closest to you. It’s introspective yet anthemic, a song for quiet dreamers and restless souls alike.
Across the EP, Haze explores themes of mortality, impermanence, and self-reflection with a songwriting style that’s soulful and unpolished in all the right ways. Whether performing solo with a guitar or fronting a full band, he channels the DIY spirit of his rock and punk influences, from The Smashing Pumpkins to Radiohead.
Gareth Haze proves that in a music world often focused on polish over feeling, authenticity and heart still matter. This is a record that lingers, long after the last note fades.’Stranger in a Strange Land is more than a debut, it’s a statement. Gareth Haze proves that in a music world often focused on polish over feeling, authenticity and heart still matter. This is a record that lingers, long after the last note fades.
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