HAZEL GAZE – “BLACK SOUL RIVER”
A SPILL EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE
Hazel Gaze, the powerhouse rock band known for their commanding vocals and raw storytelling, is set to release the official music video for their song, “Black Soul River” this March 28 on the band’s Youtube Channel. The track, a gripping fusion of classic rock energy and Southern gothic imagery, 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 that holds both cleansing power and dark undercurrents.
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.
Hazel Gaze
[Single]
(Independent)
Release Date: March 28, 2025
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