We were lucky to catch up with Dave Carlin recently and have shared our conversation below.

Dave, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

If I had to choose one memory it would be back from 2004. I remember it was a summer afternoon in August. I had just turned 10 years old and I popped my Now 16 CD into my CD player. I was in my backyard jamming to this CD with my mom. The song that came on that totally changed my life was Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard.

It was a genre that I had never heard before. The Pop type vocals mixed with a more punk sound resonated with me like I couldn’t believe. It was at that moment I realized that I wanted to make music that gives people the same feeling I felt that day. A feeling of euphoria that makes you feel fully connected with yourself and others around you.

Dave, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

Hazel Bloom is a stylistically unique Alternative Pop artist who’s music has been described as having an infectious sound that evokes all emotions. Music is his way of creating a community where everyone feels welcomed, has a place to belong and feels at home. The “feel good” energy behind his music brings people of all backgrounds together and makes them feel like old friends. Taking pride in never losing sight of his youth and dreams, Hazel Bloom embodies nostalgia and represents a generation that refuses to grow up. Through his music, he is creating a community of people who love themselves for who they are and feel comfortable in their own skin.

As a native of Central Massachusetts, Hazel Bloom has an unwavering commitment to making people feel welcome, and he wants his music to convey that message as well.

I also started this solo career as part of a healing process. Hazel Bloom is a platform I use to express feelings related to depression, anxiety and personal life experiences. It’s truly beautiful to me that I can create an art form that signifies a specific point in time in my life. A type of time machine I can look back on and personally feel what I was going through at the time. I’ve always known that nothing rewarding comes easy. To get to where you want to be it takes discipline, perseverance, and courage to keep going even after countless failures.

I’ve had a lot of failures, but I’ve learned from every single one of them and they are helping me shape my music career. I have learned a lot over the years and I’m excited to keep learning more in order to advance my music, meet new people, and get to where I want to be. I know I have the potential and I fully believe in my self. Sometimes it’s hard to find something to believe in, but when you find it, never let go.

Even when people knock you down and don’t believe in you, you always have to remind yourself to get back up and keep going. I always remind myself that if I keep working hard, I will succeed.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

There’s one thing I love most and that’s good times with friends and family. Getting together to celebrate life, love, and amazing memories. And that’s exactly what I’m here to create through music.

I think we’re all searching for something to be a part of. Something that makes us feel like we belong. Whether you like to have a good time, want to share your feelings, or just share a love of music, you BELONG here.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

Id say the most rewarding aspect of being a creative is being able to bring people together for the better good of everyone. Music brings people together in the best way, no matter your background or anything. Music is a medium that makes you feel connected with other people like you’ve never felt before and that is the most rewarding thing to me, especially through my music.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.hazelbloomofficial.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazelbloommusic/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hazelbloommusic
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/hazelbloommusic
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/hazelbloommusic
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@hazelbloommusic?lang=en

Image Credits
Giana Murphy Photography