SINGLE REVIEW: Eastwood Haze - Queen of the River

Austrian blues-rock outfit Eastwood Haze taps into a rich, mellow atmosphere with ‘Queen of the River,’ a track that captures a laid-back yet hypnotic energy. The band’s sound is a relaxed kind of blues, but it’s far from sleepy; the instrumentation feels deliberate and plodding, a slow-burning groove that gives the song its melancholic weight. This sense of cool bluesiness is punctuated by dynamic guitar bursts that twist through the mellow backdrop, injecting a fresh vibrancy without disrupting the track’s soothing flow.

Vocally, ‘Queen of the River’ leans on a raw, soulful delivery that stands out amid the smooth rhythm. There’s something both rugged and heartfelt in the performance, allowing the emotions to come through with a warm authenticity. The track’s guitar solo feels almost like a crown jewel, soaring with a majestic quality that momentarily lifts the song before settling back into its chill pace. As the band layers these elements, there’s a hypnotic, almost meditative feel to certain parts that pulls you in deeper, making for a listening experience that’s as catchy as it is immersive. Eastwood Haze might just have crafted the ideal bluesy escape.