Dennis Sheperd, Kawsan & That Girl evoke deep emotions with "Hollow"

And with "Hollow," Dennis Sheperd, Kawsan, and That Girl have managed to take a song that lives not in how big or in-your-face it is, but in how much it holds back, creating one of the most memorable cuts from the pending album, "The Next Generation." Kawsan and Dennis Shepherd pave the way for this perfectly with the production choices that never overpower the vocals but still add to the song's intimacy. They make an unlikely chemistry lab together, and nothing here feels wasted.

"Hollow" from the first beat makes it known this isn't one of those listen-to-four-layers-of-sounds-in-every-speaker type of songs. It's more about providing the music space to breathe, however. Generously, the production leaves room for that emotion to creep through, resting on a sturdy bass and a thoughtful array of textures that resonate long after they fall away.

That Girl's vocals bear the weight of the song with delicate precision. The vibe is never oversold, as the track's mood is controlled, eerie, and candid. It's this quiet restraint that makes her performance effective. Each line lingers, a delicate balance of fragility and steel, as if she's letting listeners in on something intensely personal.

"Hollow" is the rare type of song that doesn't so much fill a playlist as stay with you. It addresses a reality of lack that is universal, but it does so with decorum, instead of despair. If this is any indication of what The "Next Generation" holds, listeners can bank on a collection of songs that places substance over flash, feeling over formula. "Hollow" isn't focused on what's added so much as what isn't said at all, and that's what makes it unforgettable.