Holding Absence are poetry in motion in ‘Penance’

Music is all about wearing your heart on your sleeve but Holding Absence bear heart, soul and spirit on theirs. It’s this honesty within their music that’s seen their fan base swell, and it’s seen them slowly but steadily climb a promising trajectory.

Their newest track ‘Penance’ is another brutal tug on the heartstrings. Following on from their first two singles ‘Dream Of Me’ and ‘Permanent’, this single follows in similar footsteps – mighty riffs rise and crash atop of thunderous drum work, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Combined with Lucas Woodland’s haunting vocals and lyrics, such as “I am enough to feel happiness and love / It’s hard to say out loud / I deserve to be happy now”, Holding Absence have created yet another devastatingly beautiful song.

However, it’s not just the lyrics and musicianship that make this track stunning – the creative visuals, shot in black and white, are truly harrowing and add far more depth to this song. When you add that to their music, it’s hard to not fall in love with Holding Absence and all their work.