Expressing Yourself With SPRUCE From HZED

About this episode

Kris Peters interviews Spruce from the rock band HZED about their new single and songwriting process.

Interview by Kris Peters HZED is a powerhouse riff-driven rock band hailing from Melbourne, Australia, known for their high-octane energy and authentic, rock drenched sound. The band’s current lineup features vocalist Tenaye, guitarist Spruce, drummer Sam, and members Hannah and Piddo. Musically, HZED is defined by raw, "in-your-face" rock anthems. Their songwriting process often begins with a riff or track idea from Spruce, which is then passed to Tenaye to develop lyrics and a vibe. This collaborative approach has resulted in standout tracks like No Colour and the hard-hitting single Heartbreaker. Following the release of Rising Up Above in March, HZED today release their new single Say Whatcha Want. Produced by Rusty Brown (of the legendary Electric Mary), the track is a masterclass in short and punchy rock and roll. To turn the heat up even further, HZED recruited Aussie rock icon Dave Leslie (Baby Animals) to lend his signature searing guitar work to the track, creating a high-octane collaboration that demands to be heard at maximum volume. HEAVY caught up with Spruce ahead of the release to find out more. "This one's a bit heavier and faster than what we've done before," he…

People in this episode

Host: Kris Peters

Guest: Spruce

Topics covered

• rock music
• band interview
• songwriting process
• music production
• new single release

Keywords

• HZED
• rock band
• interview
• new single
• music production
• Dave Leslie
• punk rock

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HZED, Electric Mary

Products: Say Whatcha Want, Rising Up Above

Places: Melbourne, Australia

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