London-based trio hazy waters are quickly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting emerging names in alternative music, blending shoegaze haze, indie-rock urgency, and cinematic electronic textures into a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly unpredictable.
Their latest single 'high' is a euphoric burst of energy that explores imagined romance, fleeting connection, and the intoxicating rush of possibility. Built on instinct, spontaneity, and a willingness to embrace imperfection, the track marks a bold new chapter for the band, showcasing a more playful and punk-infused side to their songwriting.
So with the new single out now, we sat down with them to find out more about their origins and what has been inspiring them most over the years.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
Agness: First was the piano, it seemed quite a natural instrument for me, then guitar but both were taught classically which made me get a bit frustrated - all I wanted was to play Avril Lavigne and not Debussy, I was a stubborn kid! Still am!
Aleks: The guitar. I didn’t really look any further for the next ten years, until I picked up music production. It all started when someone played me a Nirvana riff when I was fifteen years old, and that was all I needed. Oh, and the guitar was feeding back too…
Simon: The piano has been my goal since I was five years old. There is a beauty to that instrument, and it can do almost anything when it comes to music.
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
Agness: My parents’ house was always filled with music, so there was never any discrimination when it comes to genres - I remember listening to loads of emo music, tons of Paramore, Billy Talent, Three Days Grace. MTV and VH1 was always an after-school ritual! Then came my taste leaned more towards alternative rock music, and I obsessed over bands like Radiohead or The National.
Aleks: My conscious music journey started with Nirvana and gradually expanded to include Placebo, Jeff Buckley, U2, and, finally, Radiohead. Oh gosh, Agness and I have probably exchanged over a million messages over the years discussing their music. At some point during my adolescence, I also realised I had been heavily exposed to Madonna’s "Ray of Light" and Moby’s "Play" without fully appreciating their influence at the time. Looking back, I can see that both albums played a key role in shaping my musical education. Long story short, I am a full on 90s kid.
Simon: I was fed so much music throughout my early life, but as an older millennial, I fell in love with all the nu-metal, post-grunge, and other styles that came out in the late 90s-2000s.
What was the first album you remember owning?
Agness: Gosh, I think my first album I ever owned was The Veronicas ‘The Secret Life of The Veronicas’ ”. I remember looking at Lisa and Jess and thinking they were the baddest gals alive. This is so embarrassing, but I still can’t tell them apart, sorry!
Aleks: Again, Nirvana. I was fourteen when "You Know You're Right" landed on my desk, and that’s where it all began.
Simon: I think I was 8 when I got a gift from my older cousin: a pristine first edition vinyl of “The Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd.
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
Agness: It’s such a tough question… probably ‘The Dazzler’ by Ex:Re or ‘The Geese of Beverly Road’ by The National. Elena and Matt are such brilliant lyricists.
Aleks: Oh! I’m going to quote Chris Martin on this one. He once called Richard Ashcroft “probably the best singer in the world”, and "Bittersweet Symphony" probably the best song in the universe.
Simon: I Want You (She's So Heavy)' by The Beatles, this is the kind of music I always try to achieve.
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
Agness: Honestly, no. For me, it’s all about consistency over 'bursts of inspiration.' I just sit down with zero expectations, knowing it’s completely fine if nothing good comes out of it. The process is mostly subconscious anyway. I often find myself writing about feelings I haven’t even admitted to myself yet, or things before they’ve even happened.
Aleks: Yes, absolutely. It’s a no-phone, no-stress, no-wifi time.
Simon: I like to have plenty of coffee.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
Agness: Flyying Colours, Lambrini Girls and Francis of Delirium.
Aleks: Gaz Coombes, So Totally, Devon Ross.
Simon: Pixelgrip, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Maquina.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
Collectively: Garbage, Wet leg or Warpaint
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
Agness: I think, for me, it’s the collaborative process - just being in the room with other musicians, friends, sharing each other's energies and having plenty of fun, but at the same time, being there for each other for better and for worse. I generally hate being restricted (hello to the fellow Aquarians!) so music feels like a playground with no rules and unlimited possibilities.
Aleks: I love that short-but-sweet stage between the initial idea and the final production. When a new idea has just appeared and we’re quickly recording a rough demo, there’s a certain energy and authenticity that’s hard to replicate later. It’s so pure that I can listen to it on repeat for hours.
Simon: The complete freedom to paint the canvas the way you want, with no limits in musical terms, is an amazing way to express yourself.
And what is the most frustrating part?
Agness: Music is a fairly new medium/industry for me so I don’t think I’ve experienced a lot of frustration, but I do have to say, I do not enjoy the marketing bit of music!
Aleks: Music business bit.
Simon: AI is actively destroying genuine inspiration and killing human creativity in music today.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
Agness: Lol, I have no idea. Someone has once told me to hold onto the way you have felt while you were writing a particular song. Take notes - pay attention to the weather, the time of your life, the light, the smells… It has stuck with me so much. Not sure how much of a music advice that is!
Aleks: Filter the criticism you receive. Your gut will tell you when someone genuinely cares about you and is offering sincere advice, versus when someone is being patronising or speaking out of bitterness. It’s crucial to understand that people who are further along than you generally won’t judge you. Their advice is often priceless.
Simon: Just make music for your own joy, and everyone else will catch on later.
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hazy waters' new single 'high' is out now. Listen to it in the player below.