Holding Absence Return With New Single ‘Whisper Of A Dream’

Photo: Bethan Miller

South Wales post-hardcore trio Holding Absence have returned with their first new music since 2023’s The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction, unveiling the powerful single ‘Whisper Of A Dream’ via their new home at Sumerian Records.

The track dives into the human struggle when hope feels just out of reach. It explores the tension between numbness and healing. Musically, the song delivers those classic HA emotional hardcore and alternative sonic qualities while experimenting with some new elements, all brought together by the powerhouse vocals of Frontman Lucas Woodland.

Lucas shared his thoughts on the single:

“Whisper Of A Dream is our first song back in what feels like forever. After releasing our third record, The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction, it felt essential to step away for a while – to take stock and rediscover who we are as a band.

Whisper felt like the perfect song to return with. In many ways, it represents everything Holding Absence has always been, while introducing new elements to our sound and opening the door to what comes next.

Lyrically and conceptually, the song draws heavily from cyberpunk media. Contemplation, sentience and dreaming in an ever-evolving world. The music video also introduces our robot mascot “Y4-BB0”, a character you’ll be seeing more of in the coming years.

FORTHCOMING LIVE DATES:

MAY

07: DAYTONA BEACH (FL) Welcome To Rockville

14: COLUMBUS (OH) Sonic Temple Festival

SEPTEMBER

17: LOUISVILLE (KY) Louder Than Life Festival

OCTOBER

01: SACRAMENTO (CA) Aftershock Festival

NOVEMBER (w/ Enter Shikari)

03: HAMBURG Sporthalle

04: MUNICH Zenith

05: LEIPZIG Haus Auensee

06: DUSSELDORF Mitsubishi Electric Hall

07: BERLIN Columbiahalle

10: BRUSSELS Forest National

11: TILBURG 013

13: NOTTINGHAM Motorpoint Arena

14: CARDIFF Utilita Arena

15: HULL Connexin Live

18: GLASGOW OVO Hydro

19: MANCHESTER Co-op Live

20: LONDON Alexandra Palace

21: LONDON Alexandra Palace