Hazel on the new Hazel & the Thief album Wildflowers in Concrete

Many musical artists immerse themselves in their work, embracing many facets of it, sometimes as singing or instrument teachers, or writing songs for other artists to perform, making videos or producing. Victorian artist Hazel – who performs with her band, The Thief – runs a popular venue, The Pig & Whistle in Main Ridge, scheduling more than 100 shows a year, which in and of itself would be enough to keep her quite occupied! So she is a vital part of the live music community in Victoria and, by extension, Australia. While looking after that side of her musical life, she has also studied music, and is writing, recording and performing her own songs. This year she also attended the Academy of Country Music in Tamworth. Hazel recently released her debut album, Wildflowers in Concrete. Produced by Matt Fell, it has themes of a love of nature, figuring out how to be with others, a strong sense of community, care and regard for others. While these are Hazel’s stories, they have much to offer others, and while this is her debut album, it is the work of a developed artist who has a clear sense of the stories she wants to tell. This has no doubt come about because she has found herself in challenging situations, which she talks about in this interview, and music has been her way of navigating through and past them. For many people who not only create but love music as listeners, this is a reminder of the power even one song has to provide reassurance or refuge, to motivate and inspire. Hazel is herself inspiring, and I hope you enjoy listening to or watching this interview with her. Listen to Wildflowers in Concrete on Apple MusicListen to Wildflowers in Concrete on SpotifyFor more Sunburnt Country Music:InstagramFacebook YouTubewebsite Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.