The Downbeat Podcast - Lucas Woodland + Ash Green (Holding Absence)

My guests this week are Lucas Woodland + Ashley Green of Holding Absence. We talk about our previous beef, their band, making music, touring, and we have both TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE and also A DREAM FESTIVAL.
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[@ejoyce98]

Need to get loathe on the pod 😍

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

Shortly after this interview and the "baby face" conpliment, Lucas grew out his facial hair 😅 This was great, it's cool to see a band member interview a band, rather than just a journo or media personality. Much more insight, more comraderie.

[@adamfinlay169]

Oh man I remember the beef.

[@mwales10]

This is objectively the best podcast ever. Sounds like sweet sweet caramel in my ears. Looks fit, there’s bright things to look at, dark things, metal things, pink things. I don’t skip the ad reads because you make some good haha’s, and for some reason Craig has become the best music podcast host out there. More please and thank you

[@Narcissistic_Penguin]

I like it when he insults my shit walls that don't have metal posters on them... he's right

[@ega7072]

That American Football song with Hayley Williams, Uncomfortably Numb, is such a gem. One of my all time favourite songs.

[@doxgrvl]

Props to Simon for that cut at 24:40, probably one of the funniest bits in this podcast and i cried laughing, thank you for that

[@jdhopkins]

Loved this, wholesome chat from a great band. WAYYYUUULS.

[@CHOPPA42]

Holding Absence is so criminally underrated they deserve so much more success

[@whatcanibreakdrums]

It's interesting to see European people instantly knowing where someone is from based solely from their accent. Same in the US but I just hadn't seen it elsewhere 😂

[@mutatednut]

Hell yeah!!! TGMOML is one of my favorite albums of all time. And no they aren't metalcore lmao. Post hardcore.

[@loi22]

So much of Holding Absence's live energy comes from Ash. hes exceptional.

[@AdamKnives]

Start of the podcast I was one of the guys about the shirt and Craig and I squashed the beef in his twitch chat too! Was a funny interaction where we both donated the same amount to the charity but had beef and now it's chill! Lucas is lovely Ash is lovely and it was lovely to have a catch up with Lucas this weekend, lovely times all round!

[@derekrose3328]

Can’t believe I heard love for Jesus of Suburbia (in specific that and Saint Jimmy are Fuckin amazing) AND Koi No Yokan (which was tie for my favorite with Around The Fur until Ohms dropped, so now it’s a 3 way 🤔 fitting for Deftones 💀)👏 🥳 Good on you man! These guys are really cool and now I’ll check out their music! Thank you for putting them on Craig!

[@northernxdarkness]

I saw Green Day play Dookie & American Idiot in full and they were insanely good. Billie just sounds exactly the same like he sounds on record, Mike & Tre have the same energy i saw them have 20 years ago (in videos). One of the best and most special concerts of my live. BUT Ash replacing Tre would be soooo cool! And honestly he would do it insanely good

[@niklas6300]

people in the crowds in germany might as well faint because they can't afford to buy water for 5€ and venues refuse to give out tap water for free

[@owenbighead]

100% about ash being a frontman live. Dude is BY FAR the best drummer I’ve seen live. Just off performance and energy. So good

[@declanwhite]

dream festy and truth or lie are both good bits

[@chriswiens9706]

I recently completed my life long goal that took me 7 years and now have a great job/etc and I still feel empty. Sometimes I feel like just quitting. I dont know why I feel this way but Holding Absence is the one band that keeps me going when I listen to them. Thanks for sharing this interview.

[@codybragg7808]

keep on fighting brother, new passions and interests will persist as the years go on. there will always be something new to look forward to 🫶

[@murderinc.hunting7686]

@chriswiens9706 some people enjoy the chase more than conquering something. Nothing wrong with that. Find your next life long goal and keep on grinding.

[@loi22]

1:03:00 I'd love to se HA with Conor Mason from Nothing but Thieves, but they run in different circles

[@AvalonFTW]

Yoooo, I need that Holding Absence, Static Dress, and Thornhill tour!

[@mutatednut]

Funny they mentioned the drums on TGMOML. I always loved how simple the drums were on that album and how they serviced the songs perfectly. Created such an open space and made the album so much more beautiful. I LOVE that album. Top 15 of all time for me.

[@vero_7339]

I absolutely love HA. Saw them in January, and will see them again in October. Love this episode ❤

[@davechalmers90]

Loving it so far (watch the pod semi-regularly and big HA fan so win-win) Hope Ash is doing okay just now he's taking a break from the latest tour. Monster of a drummer!

[@mvg5767]

people are fainting more at shows, they're also faking it more. It's crazy how varied a show can be. People are also buying into camping culture and camping out for shows and not taking care of themselves properly. I'm seeing it as a venue manager, and it's so weird.

[@clarissal6007]

The vibes of this episode were ✨ immaculate ✨! Love how warm and genuine Lucas and Ash are and they were super fun to listen to. Found Holding Absence through the acoustic collab they did with Dayseeker and have been hooked since!! Also, manifesting a new Stray Southeast Asia tour for the new album! Hoping the band makes their way to Malaysia 🥹🥹🥹

[@JC94]

THROWN or DARKO next 🙏🏻

[@dead_beatbunny]

So I was supposed to go to that one show they cancelled. I was really bummed cause I've been trying to see them for a few years now and always seem to miss them. But I understood and didn't leave any asshole comments anywhere.

[@nadiamiloserdova]

dream festival is my fav part of the pod!! two truths and a lie is very cool too, so just keep both

[@CBot2117]

Haven't even started, but already calling my favorite episode due to my favorite band 💙💛

[@gwenspadie2723]

At their show in Cardiff during the Dayseeker acoustic song some idiots started a row boat bit. God, so annoying. Really felt for Rory and Lucas when that went down.

[@BazirkTheGinger]

👏👏 This was fantastic. I've been looking forward to this episode.

[@derekrose3328]

It’s quite ironic I’m 11 days late as I’m on your Patreon, BUT CRAIG: @32:54 IF HANS ZIMMER, DARK KNIGHT QUINTUPLET INSPIRED DRUMS ARE ON THE NEW STRAY ALBUM I’LL F***IN FREAK 😝 Particularly after what you previewed us for us today (06/28/24, “update vlog: NEW company. NEW clothing. NEW Stray),” and you saying that this new album is what you want to be remembered for?? Craig do you know how ravenous I am right now?

[@lsraudio]

Get Feisal on the pod

[@lukaskirschbaum3175]

I saw them live two days ago in Frankfurt, supported by Make Them Suffer. Great energy on stage! And then you drop this episode - what a way to get into a new band!

[@ChristianRobertRamirez]

Seen Holding Absence multiple times in Portland! Keep coming to the US!

[@thombakker2835]

Love it❤🔥

[@AsiaSaucedo]

I wish Holding Absence did the U.S. Tour with Pierce the Veil. It something that weights on me

[@everydayoddity]

What absolutely lovely lads!

[@ThatEmoHelloKitty]

Actually love this, this style of podcast is my favourite 😂

[@Jorgetime]

You missed the Funeral For A Friend question! :( Lucas has been singing for them, it came out of nowhere for some reason.

[@deadsoulxiii]

if i remember right, this was shot before the FFAF announcement

[@Phasmaxon]

Was really hoping you’d interview them, thank you!

[@RS4xDave]

YES KING!!! I’ve waited so long for this one!!!

[@ethan.thomas20]

❤

[@bensontag7028]

Freaking incredible I can’t believe they came on!

[@Veeto]

i was chewing food and genuinely thought you opened the ep with "whos up holding they assholes" and almost didnt think anything of it for a second

[@PaulHarris-s5i]

New Zealand >>>> Australia anyday

[@annacwarnke]

My favorite goobers

[@beans7339]

Great episode ❤ such great lads

[@heartworkmusic_]

What a lovely couple of lads ❤

[@kriskenard]

never gave this band a chance until i heard this episode, great job as always, Craig

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

Which tracks have you been spinning? If you want some starters, Penance, Heaven Knows and Scissors are great for their heavier side, while Curse Me With Your Kiss, Angel in The Marble and Godsend are incredibly unique post-hardcorey types.

[@Nesierax]

Missed you at the toe sucking circle bud, next one is 28th June for my wedding anniversary. My wife won't be there but me and the boys are using strawberries and cream, lmk if you can make it!

[@northernxdarkness]

I prefer the dream festival thing, thats cooler to me, because dreaming of things make me wanna do things and for me, thinking about a festival that could be just the way i want, is just something fun and make me wanna do things with those ideas, even tho 90% of that might never happen.

[@sunshine6616love]

Youre awesome! Thanks for such great podcasts/videos 🎉

[@Jamievanderwereld]

I don't listen to podcasts at all but Craig you are doing amazing. Love your voice, shits and giggles. Also love the stories that come out of the interviewed people. Very well done. I even got more respect for stray and the other bands that join in.

[@reynlord666]

thank you

[@Jamievanderwereld]

@@reynlord666 no thank you for even replying! Greetings from The Netherlands

[@tomwilliams3965]

Zombi flesh eaters very goated

[@emreakarsu2528]

👍 oh sorry for liking your tweet 👍

[@callumhawkins2937]

I dont think i've ever clicked so fast before in my life

[@MrSamon101]

Great episode! 🔥

[@Vixfor_]

One of my favorite bands :)

[@zestysams]

Three rad lads ✨

[@owenbighead]

GOATS

[@tommyleprechaun]

YE

[@higherpower-fp2jd]

Beards filling in nice champ