The Hollows are a singer/songwriter folk duo based in Melbourne, whose lyrics take center stage amongst rich acoustic soundscapes. Their poignant and raw storytelling invites listeners to a page of their diary. With combinations of guitars, pianos and delicate strings, The Hollows creates music with honesty and tenderness, valuing the feelings behind their songs. Helianthus is The Hollows’ debut EP, a project wrapped in lyrical honesty and haunting harmonies. Titled after the scientific name for ‘sunflower’, the record encapsulates the human experience of finding your identity, love, loss, and nostalgia. Through a mix of soft acoustic soundscapes and intricate melodies, each song tells a unique and emotional story. Including two previously released singles, echoes and parasite, The Hollows continue to write poignantly raw lyrics, allowing listeners to sit alongside each emotion. Helianthus is a love letter to feeling deeply throughout all walks of life, and the pain and beauty that comes from it
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Kash
Kash is a queer, nonbinary singer-songwriter based in Naarm (Melbourne), known for their unfiltered storytelling and dreamlike melodies that captivate listeners on a deeply emotional level. Over the past three years, Kash has immersed themselves in Melbourne’s thriving music scene, honing their sound and collaborating with local artists. Drawing comparisons to artists like Dodie, Lizzy McAlpine, and Boygenius, Kash’s music blends raw vulnerability with ethereal musicality, offering a fresh yet familiar experience. As a queer, nonbinary artist, Kash’s music explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and emotional depth, resonating deeply with those who connect with stories of personal growth and authenticity.
michaeleah
michaeleah is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter whose music weaves introspective lyricism with imagery of the natural world. Her lyrics delve into themes of longing, self-expression, and the desire for change in the world, drawing inspiration from her own life, and snippets of the lives to which she bears witness.
