Review: "doing my best" - Hazlett
- Cheyenne Johnson
- Feb 21
- 2 min read
Baring his soul, Hazlett has delivered a captivating new single, "doing my best," sharing a poignant outlook on his life. The track is something we can all relate to, showing those moments when we're barely getting by but are still keeping our heads up. Life might not be going as planned, but at least we're doing the best we can at the time. Shedding light on his goals for the song, Hazlett shares, "With this song, I wanted to bring that same heart-on-my-sleeve sentiment, but with a little more gusto. That same old folkness, but with details that can open up this little world we’ve built even more."
Soft and ethereal, Hazlett sews his signature folk-inspired pop sound into every fiber of "doing my best." The heartfelt ballad is tender and haunting, featuring a scaled-back instrumentation that supports Hazlett's melancholy melodies. Sonically, "doing my best" speaks to the soul, carrying a heaviness that can be felt through Hazlett's emotive vocal performance and vulnerable storytelling. The track comes at a time when folk-inspired music seems to be thriving, rivaling acts like Bon Iver, Noah Kahan, and David Kushner, making it the perfect playlist addition for fans of their music.
Establishing himself as an artist, Sweden-based Hazlett has built a loyal fanbase with over a quarter billion streams and 2.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His path to success hasn't been an easy one, beginning with humble roots as he interned at an advertising agency after his move back to Australia and performed in local pubs. During this time, his old music publisher discovered Hazlett's singing abilities and introduced him to Freddy Alexander, a now longtime collaborator that helped Hazlett reignite his passion for music. A number of achievements under his belt, Hazlett has earned an abundance of Spotify editorial placements, including New Music Friday, Acoustic Chill, and Fresh Folk, as well as TV syncs on shows like Grey's Anatomy and The Good Doctor. If Hazlett hasn't been on your radar yet, he's certainly an artist to keep an eye on!
Written By Cheyenne Johnson
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