LOWER HOLLOW – new album
- Posted on 19-07-2024
Lower Hollow is back, fiercer and more determined than ever. After the departure of three founding members following their debut album Bloom & Expire, the band has emerged from adversity with a renewed strength and unyielding resolve. Their latest offering, Threnody: Songs of Fortitude,out today via Mongrel Records, is a testament to resilience and an exploration of the darkest corners of human experience.
Threnody: Songs of Fortitude is more than just an album; it is a visceral journey through the depths of human emotion, a cathartic experience that leaves an indelible mark on the listener. Lower Hollow invites fans to embrace the darkness, confront their demons, and emerge stronger on the other side. Prepare to be moved, shattered, and ultimately, transformed.
The band draws from intense emotions such as hurt, pain, loss, and anger, coupled with an urgent need for self-discovery. “It’s by no means an easy place to be, but a lot of good artistic value can come from being in a dark place,” they explain. By channeling these emotions into their music, they create a powerful and honest portrayal of the human experience.
They describe the album as a narrative about surviving trauma and loss, processing heavy emotions, and emerging stronger. They hope the album resonates with listeners who have faced their own challenges, offering a sense of solidarity and hope.
Lower Hollow underwent a meticulous writing process with their new lineup, locking themselves away to demo ideas and deconstructing elements that didn’t fit their vision. “We demoed all our ideas and basically deconstructed aspects that didn’t fit the vision until we had all moving parts functional and in play,” the band explains. This rigorous process allowed them to hone their sound and ensure every element of the album was perfectly aligned with their artistic vision.
The recording for the album began in February at their home studio. Lower Hollow adopted a hybrid approach, combining traditional drum tracking and guitar cab recording with DI tracking for post-processing. “We find value in traditional recording methods to give a more classic feel, but also as a point of recognizing the real sense of what our band sounds like live,” the band elaborates. This blend of techniques resulted in an album that captures the raw energy of Lower Hollow’s live performances while maintaining a polished and authentic sound.
Buy / Stream Threnody: Songs Of Fortitude
Watch the making of Threnody: Songs Of Fortitude
Lower Hollow’s “Threnody: Songs of Fortitude” will be followed by a nationwide tour, promising an explosive live experience for fans across South Africa.
Tour Dates
Friday 19th July | Rumours Lounge – Johannesburg
Friday 2nd August | Bailey’s – Bedfordview
Saturday 3rd August | Railways Cafe – Pretoria
Friday 9th August | Robson’s Brewery – Durban
Saturday 10th August | The Vern – Howick
Saturday 17th August | Old Schute – Bloemfontein
Friday 23rd August | The Armchair Theatre – Cape Town
Saturday 24th August | Ellington’s – Belville