Colin Dieden, otherwise known as Little Hurt, stops by Inside Music to discuss new beginnings and fighting the urge to run away from your problems.
The entertainment industry loves a comeback story. The secret most tales never reveal is that no one leaves in the first place. You may have a moment in the sun that gives way to time spent working behind the scenes, but everyone who seems to suddenly disappears never actually goes away. More often than not, they merely step back to refocus, reorganize, and plan the next phase of their career. Colin Dieden, better known to the world now as Little Hurt, is no exception.
In virtually any year before 2019, the world knew Colin Dieden as the frontman for The Mowglis. This thriving pop-rock group that built a strong following thanks to infectious melodies and memorable hooks. Colin eventually parted ways with the group, but not before establishing himself as one of the best living songwriters working in music today. That recognition provided the time he needed to figure out his next moves, which eventually brings us to where we are today.
Little Hurt is the project Colin Dieden was born to share. It’s an amalgamation of everything he’s experienced and learned throughout his life, and it’s delivered with a grounded sense of optimism that the world desperately needs. Dieden isn’t trying to sugar-coat the reality of existence in these uncertain times. Instead, he’s trying to shift our collective perspective to one that views challenges as an opportunity to grow and develop. You may consider it educational if it weren’t so likely to make you dance, but regardless, it’s going to make you think.
On the latest episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell calls Colin to discuss his new project and living in the age of COVID. Colin is one of the best songwriters on the planet, and Little Hurt proves that his best work is still to come. The chat featured here covers the birth of Little Hurt, the story behind the band’s new single “Alaska,” and how the coronavirus is shifting release strategies throughout the music business.
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