“Has That Demon Always Been Standing Behind You?” is the first single of 2026 and the first release from the upcoming acoustic album First Place Loser.

About six months ago, Richard Nihil began writing himself a lullaby while trying to process childhood trauma. That became “Has That Demon Always Been Standing Behind You?” — a somber, intimate acoustic song that lives somewhere between acoustic, country, indie folk, singer-songwriter, and Americana, with a subtle wave-like texture moving beneath the surface.

Artist: I Am Hologram
Title: Has That Demon Always Been Standing Behind You?
Release type: Single
Release date: April 2026
Upcoming release: First Place Loser
Explicit: No
Location: Arizona / American Southwest
Genres: Acoustic, Indie Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Americana, Country
Mood: Somber, intimate, reflective
Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar, vocals, subtle wave-like texture
Production note: Home recorded and later finished on a laptop using AI audio tools as part of the mixing and mastering process.

This single is being released through the artist’s website first. The MP3 is available there as a free direct download with no signup or subscription required. If you would like to support the release, you can also donate directly to the artist.

Has That Demon Always Been Standing Behind You? (Source Page)

If you would like to support the release:

Venmo: @iamhologram (9674)
Zelle: richardnihil@gmail.com

Contact:

Artist: I Am Hologram
Contact: anythingbutmainstreamrecords@gmail.com
Website: iamhologram.com
More links: linktr.ee/iamhologram