The Downbeat Holding Absence (Lucas Woodland + Ashley Green)
Jun 17, 2024
Lucas Woodland, the lead vocalist of Holding Absence, and drummer Ashley Green join to share insights on their unique songwriting and drumming techniques. They discuss the challenges of touring, including a candid look at mental health and overcoming burnout. The duo recounts a humorous Twitter misunderstanding and their love for bootleg merch. They also reveal their dream festival lineup and desire to collaborate with icons like Hayley Williams. Expect laughter, inspiring stories, and a peek into the realities of being a touring band!
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Twitter Beef Turned Festival Moment
- Lucas recounts the 2020 Twitter misunderstanding that created temporary 'beef' between Craig and Holding Absence.
- The issue started from a liked/retweeted joke and was resolved in person at a festival when Ash calmly fixed Craig's cymbal.
Two-Pass Drum Tracking Trick
- Holding Absence recorded drums in 'top and bottom' takes with towels over cymbals to get cleaner mixes.
- Ash found it odd but appreciated the song-serving focus and improved drum mix quality.
Credits Versus Contribution
- Writing credits often mask how bands distribute song ownership and royalties.
- Holding Absence splits royalties evenly and treats Ash as a 'secret weapon' whose personality they try to capture musically.