Hazel Gaze, the powerhouse rock band known for their commanding vocals and raw storytelling, has released the official music video for their song, “Black Soul River”. The track, a gripping fusion of classic rock energy and Southern gothic imagery from their self-titled 2017 album, is brought to life through evocative visuals that challenge the weight of blind faith and religious hypocrisy.

With a sonic landscape featuring soulful backing vocals, bottleneck slide on a dobro, heavy guitars, and tribal drums, “Black Soul River” is both a spiritual reckoning and a rock anthem. The song’s intense lyricism paints a vivid picture of salvation, deception, and the search for truth, set against the backdrop of a river with cleansing power and dark undercurrents.

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Photo provided by Hazel Gaze.

The music video mirrors this emotional depth, seamlessly blending powerful performance shots of the band with striking water-centric imagery. Scenes of baptismal rituals, torn book pages drifting away, and more modern-day figures exploring the tides create a layered visual narrative that asks: When does faith become a prison rather than a path to redemption?

“While many people find solace, comfort and a sense of faith and community in religion, there are also people who use religion purely for profit, manipulation and oppression,” says Russ Soper. “‘Black Soul River’ explores the potential pitfalls of blind faith and when religion is used in this context.”

With its soul-stirring lyrics, electrifying instrumentation, and visually stunning video, “Black Soul River” cements Hazel Gaze as a band unafraid to dive deep into themes of conviction, consequence, and truth.

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Hailing from NYC, Hazel Gaze is comprised of musicians from diverse backgrounds ranging from recording & touring to Broadway pits to classically-trained Conservatories to bars and clubs - all wrapped up in rock 'n roll goodness!

Blending 90s influences from The Black Crowes, Lenny Kravitz and Soundgarden to 70s icons such as Led Zeppelin and Humble Pie along with their love of blues, soul and vocal harmonies into a diverse sound the press describes as: "a force to be reckoned with on the indie rock scene”; “a band that can make any Friday night come alive” and “infusing a modern edge, creating fresh and empowering anthems that resonate with listeners today.”

The band is back with their sophomore release co-produced by Grammy-winning Producer / Engineer Daniel Alba (Jack White, Tom Morello, Norah Jones) and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Oscar Zambrano (Sting, Justin Timberlake), Hazel Gaze is eagerly anticipating bringing their new music to NYC-area stages.

Enjoy the artistic visuals of "Black Soul River" below.

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