"Free entry! A hidden gem in this year’s towering Diaspora fest: singer-songwriter outfit turned indie rock five-piece Hazed Date are coming into bloom, with tender navigations of selfhood, sanctuary, queer longing, and every dear-diary intimacy in between. Perfect bedroom pop FFO: Indigo De Souza, Snail Mail, Lucy Dacus, boygenius."
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A gig held at The Canteen on Today. The event starts at 20:30.
Formed in 2025 by singer-songwriter Yiran Liu, Hazed Date is a Bristol-based five-piece emerging from the city’s vibrant Queer POC community. Their sound is a compelling blend of heavy, distorted textures and delicate indie-rock lyricism, exploring themes of sapphic yearning and the search for sanctuary.
ABOUT YIRAN
As a first-generation immigrant and queer woman, Yiran draws on the complexities of identity and belonging, while the band’s diverse musical influences shape Hazed Date’s rich, versatile sound. Expect a set that balances the romantic pull of small-town life with the raw energy of modern grunge.
Blending shoegaze and grunge Indie Rock textures with the delicate lyricism of Yiran’s indie-folk roots, the band came together through Bristol’s vibrant Queer POC community. Their music explores sapphic yearning, the romantic pull of small-town life, and the search for sanctuary in turbulent times.
Instagram:
@soundofyiran
@hazeddate
Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/hazeddate
Entry requirements: 18+
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