Brisbane native Hazlett brings us his new single First World Problems, documenting the disconnect he’s seen in modern society. Originally developing his craft as a ghost writer for other artists, he emerged as Hazlett after spending 3 months locked away in a studio in Stockholm. His sound is influenced by artists such as Leonard Cohen, Ben Howard and James Vincent McMorrow, creating sensitive indie folk music with commercial appeal. On First World Problems, Hazlett lays down infectious writing and ethereal vocals, backed up by a blend of traditional folk guitar work with electronic instrumentation.
Commenting on the single, Hazlett has said, “I’m usually not the talking type. I guess I just save it up and I write it down in a song. 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. It was a very small snapshot of a bigger problem.”
Listen to First World Problems below
