Most recently, Benjamin and Mia functioned as Entertainment Hosts aboard Crystal Cruise Line’s Luxury Expedition Ship “Crystal Endeavor” for the 2021 Arctic season circumnavigating Iceland, and the 2021-2022 Antarctic season exploring the magnificent Southern Continent.

Prior to that, Azalea was hard at work navigating the music business amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. They focused their time and energy into some new projects. In May 2020 they established a livestream concert series that is hosted on Crowdcast. They have also spent more time writing and recording new material, specifically, singles.

Their newest release “I’ll Be Fine” was dropped on November 19, 2021. 
“ [it] was written one afternoon over coffee in our living room. We had both recently gone through a situation that was very painful but we were on the other side of it, looking back. It hurt, but we were at peace. We were still grieving, but we were fine.”

“Repeat” was released on February 19, 2021.
“This song was pandemic inspired. We realized during this time how nice it can be to stay at home with the one you love. While the world is a beautiful place, it can also be a crazy place, and sometimes it’s nice to shut yourself inside with your loved one(s) and turn off the noise and chaos from the outside world.”

“Heartache andamp; Whiskey”  was released November 6, 2020.

“Without You” (July 31, 2020) was written for two very special fans. Once Azalea started recording this little gem, they knew it was destined for more than a personal gift, thus their summer single was born.

“Live at Home”, released on October 11, 2019, was recorded in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at a house concert in Azalea’s living room. The recording captures the acoustic heart andamp; soul of six songs from their 2017 studio release, “Gypsy’s Moonlight Motel”, two new original songs, and a cover of “Falling Slowly”, from the motion picture “Once”. Tickets were sold as a crowdfunding perk to help raise funds to record the aforementioned studio release.

“Gypsy’s Moonlight Motel”, was released on October 13, 2017 and was supported by a multi-province 2 week tour. Written and recorded in their home studio, this project features love songs, beautiful vocal harmony and showcases Benjamin andamp; Mia’s musical abilities. The album sits comfortably in the “Contemporary Roots” genre featuring songs that borrow from North American and Eastern European folk traditions, as well as conventional pop sensibilities.

“I See The Church” from the album “Gypsy’s Moonlight Motel”, was nominated at the 2018 IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) in the “Best Group/Duo” category .

Hamilton Blues Lovers Blog has this to say about the album,
“Hamilton musical duo, Azalea keeps growing with every recording and their latest, “Gypsy’s Moonlight Motel” proves it. The production is amazing and they’ve created a fabulous melding of pop and roots music. Their lush vocal harmonies flow through the entire album as the sometimes infectious and always beautiful melodies bolster the sound. It’s a perfect mix of vocals and music that can’t help but affect you emotionally...”

In May 2015 Azalea was hand picked by GigSalad andamp; CD Baby to play their junket for Canadian Music Week in Toronto, Ontario. In honour of this occasion, Azalea recorded and released a limited edition EP called “Canadian Music Week 2015”. As a salute to GigSalad andamp; CD Baby’s DIY methodology, “Canadian Music Week 2015” was made completely in house with fabric-bound hand packaging.

In 2013, Azalea released the EP "Inside Out". An album which streamlined their folk- tinged pop sound and showcased songs to tug at the heart strings with haunting melodic and harmonic lines. Reminiscent of The Civil Wars, and Fleetwood Mac “Inside Out” shed light on Azalea’s Alt-Country side. The pitch for its successful crowd- funding campaign gave some insight into their work:
". . . it has always been our goal to release quality music that is culturally relevant and speaks to the heart. . . . However, we wanted to take listeners on a journey beyond the routine of everyday life to the place that connects them with their emotions, beliefs, and values in a real way.”

In late 2012 Azalea released “At the End of This Year...”, their seasonal single which has received the nod of approval from CBC radio.

Azalea’s 2010 release, “Coffee andamp; Kisses EP", was among the top three finalists for Recording of the Year, Rock Recording of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year, and Producer of the Year at the 2010 Durham Region Music Awards. The album was featured in prominent music magazines and generated good response from college radio across Ontario.

Years before anyone knew Benjamin andamp; Mia Hackett as Azalea, they performed, toured, and recorded an album as Benjamin andamp; Mia. “The Carousel of Life” (2007) is the root of their love for each other and for their musical life together. That first album thrust them into the life they know, love, and hope to express in song, to every listener.

Azalea’s chemistry is undeniable - their stage presence is magnetic! To experience Azalea in concert is to be invited into their love story. They will draw you in and pull on your heartstrings. Azalea will take you on an emotional roller-coaster as they move through their repertoire of sweet love songs, then take you south with swampy tunes full of rich vocal harmony and live looping.

Two complementary voices supported by guitar, piano, "suitcase-kick-drum”, and foot tambourine create a breathtaking concert experience. A must see for fans of “Fleetwood Mac”, ”The Civil Wars”, and the film “A Star Is Born”.

Azalea’s music is available online. Links are available on their website.