Based in the United Kingdom, alternative rock band Hazy Winters combines elements of shoegaze with elements of grunge and various other alternative subgenres reminiscent of the 90s and early 2000s. Their music features atmospheric textures that really sink you in and immerse you into their songs.
Their track “overdose,” intentionally stylized in all lowercase letters, continues this style and fuses it with catchy and haunting vocals. The vocals kick in after only around 10 seconds of instrumentation, which sets the mood for the vocals to fully pull you into the song. The lyrics tell of a romantic relationship that is intense and overwhelming, which works well with the intense waves of reverb that wash over the listener like a wave of love that hits hard before washing away. The song speeds up in tempo later in the song, setting the mood of an intense and fast-moving relationship; the rush of new love that ends in pain, leading back to the imagery of an overdose as referenced in the title. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has gone through an unhealthy relationship and the overall songwriting shows a strong ability to connect with a listener in a way beyond what most songwriters are capable of.
You can find the track, as well as more of Hazy Winters’ music on Bandcamp HERE! Follow them on social media and major streaming platforms such as Spotify with their linktree: hazy waters | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree
Written by Naomi Niemiec
