When one is dealing with the often misunderstood after effects of depression, it's really easy to fall into a hole so deep, it's very hard to escape. Some never do, while some not only survive, but write music around the experience as a way towards catharsis, and also to help those who might hear the story and recognize themselves in the middle of the same tragedies.

Tyler Tate, the dynamic front man for the powerful Hollow Front, was my guest on our show today and I loved every minute of our time together because he never shied away from the very issues that give him power today.

Tyler has made it and he admits he's a work in progress. He's doing it in front of us, and that is some seriously legendary behavior.

Let's not give anything away. You need to listen to Tyler's story today and be all the better for it. This is Tyler Tate of Michigan's Hollow Front and this is Rockstar Superhero.

Time Codes:

2:20 Being inspired by transparency
5:50 Diving into the question pool
9:00 Back and forth from Grand Rapids
12:40 Depression and helpful programs
13:00 The desire to turn away
16:40 Playing shows and chasing dreams
20:30 Making the sacrifice to play music
24:40 Kids come first
28:00 Politics in music
31:40 Listening to the new record
35:30 Violent loss and sadness
39:20 Making smart production choices
43:50 Willingness to share more about mental health
48:00 Building lyrics around the melodies
52:10 Being needed and loved
55:55 The stage version of a person

HOLLOW FRONT ARE:

Tyler Tate — Vocals
Dakota Alvarez — Vocals + Guitar
Lee Albrecht —Guitar
Devin Attard — Drums
Brandon Rummler — Bass

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