Concert Review: Hazza Making Noise at The Thirsty Dog 23 July 2021
Hazza Making Noise sets up whilst Harry Platt aka Hazza enters from outside the Thirsty Dog, adorned in a colourful jacket as the crowd parts for him to jump on stage. “Is everybody ready to dance?” Hazza asks.
Indie dream pop artist Mikaela Cougar opened the night. The Thirsty Dog looks full of unfamiliar faces, a bonus of playing at a venue that encourages regulars. She announces that she will be playing with her band at the Wine Cellar on the 30th of July, and judging from her solo set, I imagine it would be awesome to hear her backed by a band.
Hazza Making Noise, a four-piece with keys (Isaac Griffiths, Jared Lanigan, Matthew Cattin and Harry Plat) always means a full sound. It’s amped up when supported by a full track halfway through the set. The night was a musical roller coaster, where Hazza would suddenly break into spoken word or get the crowd to sing along to a catchy melody.
Hazza has a great stage persona. He took every opportunity to use his hands to express himself when he wasn’t shredding riffs and solos on the electric guitar. Every song is just different enough from the next to keep you wanting more whilst still staying within the same avenue of musical style.
Listening to Hazza is like tuning into an intergalactic radio station. His purple and green coat makes him stand out as the lead, and his band successfully support his wacky sounds. Catch them on the last leg of their tour in Hamilton on the 28th of July and listen to some music that will make you feel like you’re talking to aliens.
– Jemilah Ross-Hayes and Koen Aldershof
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