Holding Absence Share New Single ‘Lucid Love’ Ahead of 2026 Australian Tour

The Welsh rock trio’s new album Modern Life is Lonely drops this August.

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Just a few months out from the release of Holding Absence’s fourth album, Modern Life Is Lonely, out Friday 28 August via Sumerian Records, the dynamic three-piece have shared their latest single, ‘Lucid Love’.

Lyrically, the track explores a long-distance relationship and continues Holding Absence’s sonic experimentation.

“Lucid Love is our most extreme foray into hyperpop yet,” shares Lucas Woodland. “We had an absolute blast experimenting with new sonic textures and ideas while working to marry them to the already existing HA sound, and we’re so pleased with the outcome.”

“Lyrically, the song is about a long-distance relationship where the two of you can only meet in your dreams. I really leaned into that imagery, treating the dreamland almost as a portal between you. This song takes a newer, more candid and modern approach to lyrics than I’m used to, while still aiming for something timeless and relatable.”

Produced by Daniel Braunstein (Spiritbox, Dayseeker, Fit For A King), Modern Life Is Lonely introduces Y4-BBO, a character created by the band to help explore the album's themes of isolation and disconnect.

Check out the anime-inspired music video for ‘Lucid Love’ below.

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To coincide with the release of Modern Life Is Lonely, Holding Absence are bringing the album down under.

Joined by Cali metalcore outfit Kingdom of Giants and emo upstarts Stepson, Holding Absence kick off their tour in Brisbane at The Princess Theatre on Friday 14 August.

Dates follow at Sydney’s Liberty Hall on Saturday 15 August, 170 Russell in Melbourne on Sunday 16 August and Adelaide’s Lion Arts Factory on Wednesday 19 August, with the final concert on Thursday 20 August at Perth’s Magnet House.

Tickets are on sale now via destroyalllines.com.

Modern Life Is Lonely is out Friday 28 August via Sumerian Records. Pre-order here. Catch Holding Absence performing at Lion Arts Factory on Wednesday 19 August. Tickets on sale now at moshtix.com.au.

Holding Absence Australian Tour 2026

With special guests Kingdom Of Giants

Friday 14 August – The Princess Theatre, Brisbane, QLD

Saturday 15 August – Liberty Hall, Sydney, NSW

Sunday 16 August – 170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC

Wednesday 19 August – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide, SA

Thursday 20 August – Magnet House, Perth, WA

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