TIM ALTHOUSE - When The Mourning Comes
"Fueled by personal experiences, this single captures the essence of resilience and healing through music"
By Juan
10/20/20242 min read
On rotation: Tim Althouse "When The Mourning Comes"
Philadelphia-native Tim Althouse is no stranger to vulnerability in his music, and his upcoming single "When The Mourning Comes" is a powerful testament to that. This emotionally charged track promises to take listeners on a raw, introspective journey. Known for blending elements of grunge, metal, and pop, Tim’s sound is both gritty and melodic, tapping into deep themes of life, love, death, and personal struggle.
"When The Mourning Comes" is inspired by some of the most challenging experiences in Tim’s life. Written in the aftermath of losing both his parents within a year and navigating the heartbreak of a marriage ending, the song explores grief, mental health, and the healing process. It’s a personal reflection that channels pain into art, offering both catharsis and connection. Recorded at ten11studios in Philadelphia, with Tim helming the production, the track is an intimate glimpse into his world. As Tim candidly puts it, “Writing and recording music is cheaper than therapy.” That raw, unfiltered honesty is what sets this song apart.
The song opens with Tim's powerful vocals leading the way, supported by haunting instrumentals that amplify the depth of emotion in his lyrics. Each note feels like a personal confession, with the weight of his struggles laid bare for all to hear. There's a haunting beauty in how the song confronts darkness head-on, with lines that touch on the inevitability of loss and the complicated emotions that follow. From the soaring choruses to the quieter, more reflective verses, "When The Mourning Comes" delivers both intensity and introspection.
Tim’s diverse influences shine through the track, drawing from the grit of grunge, the weight of metal, and the emotional accessibility of pop. Yet it’s not just the genre-bending sound that captivates, it's Tim’s ability to turn personal pain into something universal. His storytelling is dramatic and theatrical, yet it remains grounded in his own life experiences. The song feels like a shared moment of vulnerability between Tim and his listeners, a raw emotional release that many can relate to.
Tim is proving once again that he’s an artist with a powerful story to tell, and this single is just another chapter in his compelling musical journey.