Interview with Holding Absence

Aug 25, 2022

Holding Absence and Alpha Wolf announce a split EP with collaborations. Holding Absence releases a heavy single 'Aching Longing' and a softer track 'Coffin.' The bands share their excitement for the EP and working together. Alpha Wolf praises Holding Absence's catchy tunes and the friendship that led to the collaboration.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Music Releases and Birthplace in Wales

01:57 • 2min

Geographical Proximity and Perceptions of Distance

03:37 • 2min

Journey Through Music: From Childhood Memories to Music Career Struggles

05:13 • 16min

Musical Journey and Evolution of a Band

21:04 • 14min

Discussion on Collaboration with Alpha Wolf, Split EP Release, and Excitement for U.S. Tour

34:53 • 2min

Exploring Nashville and Personal Connections on Tour

37:15 • 2min

Reflections on Recent Tour and Advice for Aspiring Artists

38:54 • 2min

We had the pleasure of interviewing Holding Absence over Zoom video. Holding Absence and Alpha Wolf have announced a split EP titled The Lost & The Longing, out via SharpTone. The EP includes four new tracks — two of which feature collaborations between both bands. To mark the announcement, Holding Absence have released a new single titled "Aching Longing," featuring Alpha Wolf. Lucas Woodland of Holding Absence comments, "We're ecstatic to be announcing The Lost & The Longing, our split EP with Alpha Wolf! They are a band we've loved as people and musicians for years now, and we're so grateful they wanted to drop this release with us." He continues, "We can't wait for people to hear our two new singles 'Aching Longing' and 'Coffin,' too! 'Aching Longing' is our band at its heaviest yet, and 'Coffin' is on the complete opposite side of the spectrum. We are always trying to stretch our band into new shapes, and can't wait for people to hear what we've produced with these two tracks!" Sabian Lynch of Alpha Wolf comments, "We first met Holding Absence back in 2019 at the Impericon fests in Europe and we got along like a house on fire. We really enjoy their super catchy tunes and luckily enough they enjoy our heavy tunes. We talked a bunch over social media and kept up to date with what they were doing and when Lucas (jokingly) mentioned that we should do a split, it surprisingly just seemed like the best idea ever. We both released albums around the same time and it made sense, timing-wise, for us both to release new music at the same time Working with them has been a breeze and we'd do it again in a heartbeat." We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #HoldingAbsence #AlphaWolf #TheLostAndTheLonging #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/