In their first mainstream video release to date, Cambridge-based rock group Hollowstar tastefully tackle issues such as depression, anxiety, and creative trepidation, creating the perfect supplementary narrative to their fan-favourite single Feel the Burn. Out on Monday 27th November. Check out a preview below!
The video, produced by Tom Norris and his team at As a Button Productions, intertwines artistic live shots with a carefully-crafted character-driven narrative in which we watch our unnamed lead, masterfully portrayed with an air of subtle despondency by actress Erin Elkin, struggle with her creative endeavour in the midst of unseen internal strife. In this case her art is literal, represented by a painting which is steadily revealed as the video progresses; though the message clearly extends beyond its most-apparent translation to all those forced to keep a brave face and carry on under the strain of psychological distress.
The song itself has garnered much acclaim from audiences and critics alike since its standalone release back in the summer of 2016, with the band receiving praise for their refusal to shy away from subjects still all-too-often considered taboo. The influence of the band’s personal experiences in the songwriting process is apparent throughout, in both the tone of the song and the heartfelt delivery of the somewhat profound lyrics.