Artist of the Day | HOLLOW RIVER
ARTIST OF THE DAY
05.12.2021
HOLLOW RIVER
LOCATION
Boston, MA, USA
Toronto, ON, Canad
GENRE
Pop-Punk-Rap
CURRENT MEMBERS
Mark MacDonald
(PR- Eric Alper)
With the current pandemic, the state of the music and touring industry has dramatically changed. Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
I was in the middle of my semester at Berklee in my apartment by myself. It was pretty scary being so isolated but it also gave me the opportunity to work on my song 'Known To Lie' which became my breakout single. I would never had recorded that song if I hadn't been locked down in my apartment.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
It disrupted my school plans, but it ended up accelerating my career plans. With the success of 'Known To Lie' suddenly I had found my sound and spent the next while writing and releasing projects in that vein. In total I released 3 singles and a mixtape. Now that I'm back in Boston I've been hard at work putting together a full band live show with the intention of gigging in the Boston area in the new year. I've never had a band to play my songs before and it's a dream come true to have some outstanding musicians believe in the thing I'm building. I'm lucky to have them lend their talents to my vision.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home? How are you supporting your mental health through all of this?
I spent a lot of time writing and recording in my home studio, but eventually I had to find a better work-life balance. I ended up taking up virtual pinball on my Nintendo Switch and found myself getting sucked into the hobby like a black hole. Now that I'm back in Boston I've been trying my best to find real pinball machines to play, it's been a great stress relief. I love the pace of the game and the artwork most.
As things are reopening & restrictions are lifting have you booked any new gigs? Tours? Etc? If your region is still under restriction, how are dealing with the Covid third wave?
Currently spending time in the practice studio with some amazing musicians getting ready to show Boston scene what we're made of. If any Canadian Bands are touring through the Boston area and are looking for openers- we'll be ready.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
Their ability to support artists (So every moment)
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
I'm Hollow River and I make music about mental health, chronic illness, and politics. If any of that interest you follow on Instagram and Facebook. Happy to have you along for the journey.
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