“Last Quarter” delivers a heartfelt message to the next generation—rooted in honesty, growth, and unconditional love.
Greg Hoy’s latest album, Hit Music, is more than just a collection of songs—it’s a testament to resilience, reinvention, and raw musicality. After a health scare forced the California rocker to pause live performances, he turned the challenge into an opportunity, rediscovering his craft in a way he never anticipated.
The realization hit mid-set at Berlin in New York City: Hoy’s left hand had gone completely numb. He powered through, but the symptoms persisted for the rest of his 14-show tour. A few weeks later, doctors diagnosed him with spinal arthritis, two fused vertebrae, and cervical radiculopathy—a condition that pinched the nerve running to his hand whenever he strapped on a guitar.
With his signature instrument temporarily sidelined, Hoy focused on another: drums. Renting a small room in Pacifica, California, he immersed himself in rhythm, playing along to influences like Fugazi, Don Caballero, and even Phil Collins-era Genesis.
‘I’d drop my daughter off at preschool, head straight to the studio, and just play whatever felt good,’ Hoy recalls. ‘It was a return to my earliest recording experiences—raw, instinctual, and completely live.’
“The story of a late-in-life creative surprise that discusses generosity. money, and the final years of existence.” Greg Hoy
Greg Hoy – Last Quarter
Reflective Rock with the Wisdom of a Late Bloom
Lyrically, the song explores what it means to navigate this stage of life with a young daughter at the center of your world—the shifting priorities, the questions about legacy, and the balancing act between material provision and emotional presence. Hoy doesn’t just sing about what he can give in dollars and cents; he reflects on the deeper gifts: wisdom, creativity, emotional vulnerability, and time. There’s a beautiful honesty in the way he delivers lines that hint at past regrets, but also a strong current of love and intention—proof that the most valuable inheritance isn’t monetary, but mental and emotional richness passed down through presence, example, and openhearted connection.
Musically, “Last Quarter” blends warm analog textures with a modern indie-rock sensibility. Its sound is grounded, yet open-hearted, echoing artists like Jeff Tweedy or Tom Petty—those rare songwriters who make you feel like you’re sitting across from them, hearing truths you’d forgotten you needed.
In a world obsessed with what’s next, “Last Quarter” is a reminder that the richest songs are often found in reflection. Greg Hoy offers us not just a track, but a moment—a pause to consider how we’re spending our time, our money, and our love.
