Award-winning Manitoba rock artist Matt Cory releases Hollow Sun, his debut full-length album and most ambitious musical statement to date.
Blending the crushing intensity of alternative metal and grunge with atmospheric textures, powerful melodies and emotionally driven songwriting, Hollow Sun represents the evolution of an artist determined to carve out his own identity in Canadian rock music.
Influenced by the raw power of Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Filter and Ozzy Osbourne, Cory brings those influences into a sound that is distinctly his own. Built around massive guitar riffs, memorable hooks and a balance of aggression and vulnerability, the album explores the darker corners of the human experience.
At its core, Hollow Sun is about surviving the things that change us. Loss, isolation, frustration, uncertainty and the determination to keep moving forward are woven throughout its musical landscape. It’s a record that embraces the darkness without surrendering to it.
Following previous releases Ghost Rising (2023) and Let’s Go Downtown! (2024), Hollow Sun marks a defining step forward in Cory’s songwriting and artistic vision. The album’s release follows recognition from Manitoba Music, which selected his single “Doomsday Clock” as Song of the Week.
For Cory, Hollow Sun is more than a collection of songs. It’s the culmination of years spent developing his sound, navigating the challenges of independent music and refusing to abandon his ambitions.
This isn’t simply the completion of one musical chapter. It’s the beginning of the next.
Award-winning Manitoba rock artist Matt Cory releases Hollow Sun, his debut full-length album and most ambitious musical statement to date.
Blending the crushing intensity of alternative metal and grunge with atmospheric textures, powerful melodies and emotionally driven songwriting, Hollow Sun represents the evolution of an artist determined to carve out his own identity in Canadian rock music.
Influenced by the raw power of Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Filter and Ozzy Osbourne, Cory brings those influences into a sound that is distinctly his own. Built around massive guitar riffs, memorable hooks and a balance of aggression and vulnerability, the album explores the darker corners of the human experience.
At its core, Hollow Sun is about surviving the things that change us. Loss, isolation, frustration, uncertainty and the determination to keep moving forward are woven throughout its musical landscape. It’s a record that embraces the darkness without surrendering to it.
Following previous releases Ghost Rising (2023) and Let’s Go Downtown! (2024), Hollow Sun marks a defining step forward in Cory’s songwriting and artistic vision. The album’s release follows recognition from Manitoba Music, which selected his single “Doomsday Clock” as Song of the Week.
For Cory, Hollow Sun is more than a collection of songs. It’s the culmination of years spent developing his sound, navigating the challenges of independent music and refusing to abandon his ambitions.
This isn’t simply the completion of one musical chapter. It’s the beginning of the next.