Hollow River is a Canadian Pop-Punk-Rapper whose sound blends fast, upbeat guitars and rhythm sections with lyrics that are dripping with vivid imagery and Aspartame is his new song, released on 30/11/2022.

A quirky song with some intelligent lyrics, this fuse rapping with some melodic singing on the choruses to create a hybrid sound that straddles many genres, from alternative to pop-punk to emo/skater rock.

Using acoustic guitars as a simple accompaniment for the rapping sections, electric guitars explode for the choruses, giving the track a two-sided approach that contrasts well.

The backing music is solid and keeps the track flowing nicely and the vocals, both the rapping and the singing parts, are strong and powerful, if a little individual.

The track is only just over two minutes in length, but this is more than enough time for it to have an impact on you, as the catchiness of the lyrics means it will have you humming for the rest of the day.

Although maybe not for everyone, I hope to hear more from hollow River in the future as I feel he could really grow as an artist and a musician, and we will get some superb stuff from him!

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