Hollow River is poised to shake up the music scene with his EP. This emerging artist draws inspiration from genres like rock, rap, and emo to craft a unique and rebellious sound. Featuring edgy and defiant lyrics as well as exuberant anthems and introspective ballads, the EP “Back Bay Dropout” showcases Hollow River’s vivid vision and talents as an artist unwilling to conform.
The playful and upbeat “Aspartame” sets the perfect tone for Hollow’s EP. From the opening chord, it’s evident this collection will be a joyful ride through Hollow’s charismatic and genre-bending style. Hollow seamlessly blends rock, rap, and pop for a sound that is wildly innovative yet immediately accessible. Each transition in “Aspartame” lands perfectly, from the rap verses to the sing-along chorus and back again. There are no missteps, only an irrepressible sense of fun and energy that sweeps the listener away. By the end of the track, you’re smiling, bobbing your head, and already eager to hit replay.
The vocals come in loud, bright, and passionate on “The Way I Want To”, instantly making you want to sing along. The rhythm and beat pump through your body, energizing your every move. This song is fresh, high-energy punk at its finest.
The angry beats pulsate on the 3rd track “I’ll Break Them Down”. The beats of “I’ll Break Them Down” are fast, furious, and unrelenting. Synthesizers shriek in icy anger, laser-focused guitar riffs sawing at the listener, this is an anthem built for rage and destruction.
The epic track “Ignite” is a soaring pinnacle of rock and roll splendor. From the opening drum beat, “Ignite” is a dramatic, grand, and loud musical spectacle. Guitars scream and drums pound out a mighty heartbeat as the vocals soar upon the instrumentation. Every instrument comes together to create a sound that is at once intimate and massive. The guitars weave a tangled web of riffs and solos that ignite the soul. The drums drive the song forth with pounding, insistently forward momentum. But the vocals are the fire that truly ignites the heart of this track.
Hollow River is an artist on the rise, and “Back Bay Dropout” proves he has only begun to unleash his creative potential. Follow him to stay up to date on future releases, and make sure to stream the EP on repeat as it is truly one powerful masterpiece of sound and music.
