Of The Trees has always been a master of making digital sounds feel like they grew out of the dirt, but his new single “Hollow” hits a little differently. It’s got that signature organic grit we’ve come to expect from Tyler Coombs, but there’s a new, melodic polish here that leans into a “pop” sensibility without losing its soul.

Here is a look at why “Hollow” is sticking with us.

Breaking the “Bass” Mold

Usually, an Of The Trees track feels like a journey through a dark, bioluminescent forest. “Hollow” keeps that atmosphere but brings it into a much sharper focus. It’s less of a sprawling ambient experiment and more of a structured, emotional anthem.

• The Vocals: The vocal work here is haunting. Instead of just being another layer in the mix, the lyrics actually drive the story, touching on that universal feeling of searching for something in the quiet spaces of our lives.

• The Balance: It’s rare to find a producer who can make a sub-bass feel this heavy while keeping the top-end melodies so light and airy. It’s a technical flex that feels effortless.

• The Vibe: This isn’t just a “festival banger.” It’s the kind of track that works just as well in your headphones during a rainy drive as it does on a massive rig at sunset.

Why This Shift Matters

Labeling this as “pop” might scare off some of the purists, but it shouldn’t. This isn’t corporate, cookie-cutter radio music. It’s an evolution of the Memory Palace sound—proving that you can have a catchy hook and complex, left-field sound design in the same breath.

“It’s about the spaces we leave behind,” Coombs mentioned about the track, and you can really feel that sense of vast, open emptiness in the production.

The Verdict

“Hollow” feels like the start of a massive year for Of The Trees. It’s cinematic, it’s moody, and it’s arguably some of his most accessible work to date without stripping away what made us fans in the first place.