Episode 218: Hollow Wake

On episode 218 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Josh Overton and Bobby Spencer of Hollow Wake! Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Hollow Wake is a rock/metalcore band that was born in early 2022. Featuring band members that have roots ranging from punk, emo, hardcore, and rock, Hollow Wake has their own unique blend of modern rock, with mental health as the focus. Since their inception, Hollow Wake has made a name for themselves in the Music City and beyond. With influences ranging from Dayseeker, to The Plot In You, Beartooth, My Chemical Romance, and Silverstein, Hollow Wake has crafted a sound that's both emotional and powerful. This versatility has been on display with their 2026 releases, which range from the introspective, Chester Bennington-esque chorus in "So Cold," to the heavy, grindy nature of their latest single "Face This." Having built a solid fan base on the strength of their songs and live shows alongside the likes of The Word Alive, UNWELL, CKY, Attack Attack!, and Dragged Under, among others, 2026 is shaping up to be Hollow Wake's biggest year yet. After dropping numerous new singles, as well as reworked and reimagined versions of previous releases, Hollow Wake announced in August that they're getting ready to release their sophomore album entitled "Dying To Be Whole." The LP was created in collaboration with Drew Bender of UNWELL. The record tackles themes of grief, healing, identity, and personal growth, a chapter a Hollo Wake calls their heaviest and most dynamic to date. Additionally, Hollow Wake will be performing their first ever headlining show on Labor Day, 9/7 at Hit Parader in Nashville. The free event will feature Hollow Wake playing "A Season to Bloom" in its entirety. In this episode, Josh and Bobby of Hollow Wake talk with Mike about the songwriting process, lyrical inspiration, and production on their new releases, some deets on "Dying To Be Whole," and more. This episode also features the aforementioned "Face This" from Hollow Wake, available where you get your music! Follow Hollow Wake on Instagram @wearehollowwake. To stay up-to-date with Hollow Wake, visit https://www.hollowwake.com/. For tickets to Hollow Wake's 8/14 show at The Basement East in Nashville with Framing Hanley, visit https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108494312?affil_code=&app_id=99a9cf12dad46bba753451fed46d0a06&came_from=700&utm_campaign=event&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget. For more info on Hollow Wake's free headlining show on 9/7 at Hit Parader in Nashville, visit https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108736782?affil_code=&app_id=99a9cf12dad46bba753451fed46d0a06&came_from=700&utm_campaign=event&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod. Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.