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Hailing from sunny Los Angeles, HARIZ, born Justin Sam Hariz, is a captivating singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. With his indie-alt-pop sound, his music is imbued with the laid-back energy of the West Coast. Growing up in The Valley alongside his twin brother and younger sister, HARIZ's lifelong passion for music has fueled his artistic journey.
Access to music education has been an underlying cornerstone of HARIZ’s life. At the age of four, his teachers noticed his natural aptitude and encouraged his parents to enroll him in classical piano lessons. Further nurturing his gift, he continued formal training through the esteemed Music Teachers Association of California program. Eager to expand his sonic repertoire, HARIZ taught himself the drums and guitar before pursuing songwriting studies at Cal Arts.
Having built a solid foundation, HARIZ redirected his focus toward harnessing the power of music as a profound means of self-expression. His unwavering dedication to his craft led him to participate in an ASCAP songwriting camp, where his original composition, "OVRBRD," triumphed, securing first place with the ASCAP Harold Adamson Lyric Award in Pop Music. Rather than selling the song to a major label, HARIZ made the bold decision to release it on his own. This breakthrough propelled him to embark on national tours alongside acclaimed artists such as JVKE, Jake Miller, Charlotte Sands, Andi Mitchell, and Fly By Midnight.
HARIZ’s music draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of influences spanning generations. Echoes of Harry Styles, Rihanna, Maroon 5, Nirvana, Lionel Richie, The Eagles, The Bee Gees, and The Beatles can be heard, and that’s by design. HARIZ says his sound comes from “listening to a lot of different music from all different decades and then pulling little bits of inspiration here and there and mixing them with my take on it.”
Currently in the midst of an exciting phase, HARIZ is actively writing and releasing a series of singles, all leading up to his highly anticipated album slated for 2024. Eager to connect with a growing fanbase, HARIZ cherishes the opportunity to meet new individuals, share meaningful experiences, and delve deeper into the intricacies of the human experience.
Stay tuned as HARIZ continues to make waves in the music scene, intertwining heartfelt lyrics, infectious melodies, and his unwavering dedication to creating an immersive musical journey.
