Limerick’s own Hazey Haze is stepping into uncharted musical territory, bringing his new project For All the Island Field to the stage in an intimate, powerful live performance at The Record Room on Catherine St..
Known for his razor-sharp lyricism and high-energy rap, Hazey takes a bold departure on this upcoming EP, embracing Sean-nós singing and weaving it into haunting, evocative soundscapes crafted by Enda Gallery. The result? A collection of songs that feel both ancient and new, deeply personal yet undeniably universal.
"It’s something I always wanted to make when I started writing songs. I’ve always loved storytelling, and you can hear that in my rap. But this—this feels like home for my voice.” – Hazey Haze
Rooted in his home neighborhood, the Island Field, the EP captures folk stories that never had a song before—but deserve to be sung. From tales of loss and resilience to the small joys that define life in Limerick, Hazey has created something that cuts deep and lingers long after the last note fades.
“We were all raised here. We all swam in the bank. We’ve all lost someone, and we all get on with it. Even when things don’t get better, we tell each other they do.”
Recorded live, in one room, in just a few takes, For All the Island Field is Hazey Haze at his most raw, vulnerable, and powerful. The project breathes with the spirit of Irish storytelling, blending melancholy and melody, tragedy and triumph, in a way that feels deeply familiar yet utterly new.
"It’s sad, but not just sad. It’s thought-provoking. It’s from the heart."
This upcoming performance at Prima Volta in The Record Room will be a rare chance to witness the magic of this project live, where Hazey’s voice, unfiltered and full of weight, will carry these stories in the way they were meant to be told. Expect a night of music that feels like sitting around a fire, hearing the kind of tales that shape a place and its people.
Don’t miss the chance to experience something truly special—a new chapter for Hazey Haze, a new moment for Irish music, and a night you won’t forget.
Support on the night comes from Blusheep AKA John on the beat, is a rapper, producer and musician from Cork. His jazz speckled beats are a whirlwind of beauty and chaos. His rapping captures fresh emotion, filling the listener with hope and urging them to be present with him and to reflect upon their own life.
