Holding Absence
Cinematic post-hardcore with soaring, operatic vocals and lush, atmospheric guitars. It is music for big feelings and late-night reflection.
Cinematic post-hardcore with soaring, operatic vocals and lush, atmospheric guitars. It is music for big feelings and late-night reflection.
Holding Absence creates a sound that is simultaneously massive and intimate. It is built on the foundation of modern post-hardcore but elevated by a cinematic, almost theatrical sense of scale. The guitars often shimmer with the delay and reverb of shoegaze, creating a 'wall of sound' that feels like a warm embrace rather than an assault. It is music that captures the specific ache of being human, turning personal turmoil into something grand and beautiful.
What truly sets them apart is the vocal performance of Lucas Woodland. Eschewing the typical grit of the genre for a pure, operatic clarity, his voice carries a rare emotional weight. The band masters the art of the crescendo, building from quiet, piano-led moments or ambient textures into explosive, anthemic choruses that demand a physical response. It is 'dreamcore' at its most refined, blending the aggression of melodic hardcore with the ethereal beauty of post-rock.
Start with 'The Greatest Mistake of My Life' to hear the band at their most conceptually ambitious. If you prefer something more immediate and punchy, 'The Noble Art of Self Destruction' offers a perfect entry point into their high-energy, emotionally-charged world. It is the ideal soundtrack for anyone who finds beauty in sadness and strength in vulnerability.
Holding Absence are a Welsh rock band from Cardiff, formed in 2015. None of the founding members remain in the band. The group consists of lead vocalist Lucas Woodland, guitarist Scott Carey, and bassist Benjamin Elliott. The band released an initial collection of singles in 2017, as well as a split EP with Loathe in 2018, before finally releasing their debut record, Holding Absence, in 2019. They are signed with SharpTone Records. The band took their name from the title of the song "Holding Your Absence" by Hammock.
Shares post-hardcore, alternative rock, emo (subgenres); melancholic, vulnerable, cathartic (moods)
Shares post-hardcore, alternative rock, emo (subgenres); reverb heavy, layered dense, studio polished (production style)
Shares alternative rock, emo, post-hardcore (subgenres); reverb heavy, layered dense, studio polished (production style)
Shares post-hardcore, alternative rock, emo (subgenres); reverb heavy, layered dense, studio polished (production style)
Shares alternative rock, emo, post-hardcore (subgenres); studio polished, reverb heavy, layered dense (production style)
Shares post-hardcore, alternative rock, emo (subgenres); reverb heavy, layered dense, studio polished (production style)
Shares post-hardcore, alternative rock, emo (subgenres); layered dense, studio polished, reverb heavy (production style)
Shares alternative rock, emo, post-hardcore (subgenres); reverb heavy, layered dense, studio polished (production style)
Shares melancholic, vulnerable, cathartic (moods); reverb heavy, layered dense, studio polished (production style)
Shares post-hardcore, alternative rock, emo (subgenres); reverb heavy, layered dense, studio polished (production style)
Shares post-rock, emo, shoegaze, post-hardcore (signature)
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