Honoring Patrick Hudson Hexum through Music

Nick Hexum, best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the band 311, released the third EP in his moon-themed trilogy titled Waning Time on August 1, 2025. This project follows Waxing Nostalgic (February) and Full Memories (April) Metal Anarchy+11311 Archive+11antiMusic+11.
On Waning Time, the opening track “Solitude” is a cover of Billie Holiday’s classic, arranged with mandolin and pedal steel as part of his Americana-tinged acoustic sound 311 Archive+1LPR+1.
Particularly significant is the song “I’m Open,” written about the period before his brother Patrick’s passing due to opioid addiction. In interviews, Nick described it as about making overtures to help Patrick—offering support and hope, yet recognizing that change must come from within him. It captures the emotional complexity of attempting to support a loved one struggling with addiction LPR.

💐 About Patrick Hudson Hexum and His Passing

Patrick Hudson Hexum, Nick’s brother, passed away from an opioid overdose. His loss prompted deep reflection and vulnerable expression in Nick’s songwriting Wikipedia+12Wikipedia+12311 Archive+12.
Nick has publicly acknowledged Patrick’s death as a turning point—one that prompted themes of loss, support, grief, and acceptance across this EP trilogy LPR.