Holy Holy (Australian band)

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Holy Holy
Holy Holy performing in 2019
Holy Holy performing in 2019
Background information
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
Years active2011–present
Labels
Websitewww.holyholymusic.com Edit this at Wikidata
Members
  • Timothy Carroll
  • Oscar Dawson
  • Ryan Strathie
  • Graham Richie
  • Matt Redlich

Holy Holy are an Australian indie rock band formed by songwriters Timothy Carroll (vocals, guitar) and Oscar Dawson (guitar) in 2011. The pair were later joined by Ryan Strathie (drums), and by touring musicians Graham Ritchie (bass guitar) and Matt Redlich (keyboards, backing vocals). They have released three top-20 studio albums and have been nominated for an ARIA Award.

Band members[]

Current members

  • Timothy Carroll – vocals, guitar (2011–present)
  • Oscar Dawson – guitar, production (2011–present)
  • Ryan Strathie – drums

Touring members

  • Graham Ritchie – bass guitar
  • Matt Redlich – keyboards, backing vocals

History[]

2011–2013: Formation and The Pacific EP[]

Main article: The Pacific EP

Australian-born songwriters Timothy Carroll and Oscar Dawson initially met as volunteer English teachers in Southeast Asia. They reconnected in 2011 while Carroll was living in Stockholm. Dawson had moved to Berlin with his then-band, Dukes of Windsor. When Dawson visited in Sweden, Carroll asked him to assist with some songs, which later formed the basis for their debut extended play, The Pacific EP.[1]

Holy Holy released their first single, "Impossible Like You", independently in May 2013 and the band played their first shows in capital cities of Australia. They signed to Sydney label, Wonderlick Entertainment in December 2013, and released The Pacific EP in March 2013. Meanwhile, Carroll enlisted drummer Ryan Strathie (ex-Hungry Kids of Hungary) and bass guitarist Graham Ritchie (ex-Emma Louise, Airling), to join the band. Producer Matt Redlich (of Ball Park Music, Emma Louise, the Trouble with Templeton), joined them as a guest touring musician on keyboards and backing vocals. The five-piece version of Holy Holy opened for Boy & Bear, the Preatures and Ball Park Music.

2014–2015: When the Storms Would Come[]

Main article: When the Storms Would Come

The band recorded their debut studio album, When the Storms Would Come, with producer Redlich. It was mostly recorded to 16-track 2-inch tape.[2] The album was released in July 2015 and debuted at No. 11 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[3] The album received positive reviews.[4][5][6]

In July 2015, the band played sets at Splendour in the Grass in Byron Bay[7] and Falls Festival and well as completing a twenty-date Australian tour and European dates in the UK and The Netherlands. Artrocker magazine in the UK hailed Holy Holy in their top 6 bands at The Great Escape in 2015, saying "will probably soon take over all of the universe with their wholesome psychedelic take on alt-rock, alt-country, dusty roads and beards".[8]

2016–2017: Paint[]

Main article: Paint (Holy Holy album)

Straight off the back of a relentless touring schedule and festival appearances for When the Storms Would Come, Holy Holy announced they were back in the studio.

In August 2016, released "Darwinism", the lead single from their second studio album.[9] The name was said to tie in with the theme of evolution, with Darwinism meaning 'evolution of species by natural selection advanced by Charles Darwin'. They released the single "Elevator" in November 2016 and the album Paint was released in February 2017 and peaked at No. 11 on the ARIA Albums Chart. During the week of album release, Holy Holy released numerous videos for different songs from the LP - artists' interpretations of the songs; as part of a mini art series called Painting to Paint. The project was headed by Australian artist James Drinkwater.

2018–2019: My Own Pool of Light[]

Main article: My Own Pool of Light

In September 2018, Holy Holy released a new single entitled "Faces", and started an Australian national tour. Their third album, My Own Pool of Light was released in August 2019 and peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Albums Chart. At the 2019 ARIA Music Awards, it was nominated for Best Rock Album.[10]

2020–2021: Hello My Beautiful World[]

Main article: Hello My Beautiful World

On 17 June 2021, the band announced their fourth studio album Hello My Beautiful World. The album's third single, "Believe Anything", was released alongside the album's announcement.[11] The album debuted at number 4 on the ARIA Albums Chart, achieving their highest chart peak.[12]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

List of studio albums, with release date, selected chart positions, and label shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[13]
When the Storms Would Come 11
Paint
  • Released: 24 February 2017
  • Label: Wonderlick, Sony Music Australia
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 7
My Own Pool of Light
  • Released: 2 August 2019[14]
  • Label: Wonderlick, Sony Music Australia
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 14
Hello My Beautiful World
  • Released: 20 August 2021[11]
  • Label: Wonderlick, Sony Music Australia
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 4
[15]

Extended plays[]

List of extended plays, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
The Pacific EP
  • Released: 28 March 2014
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
  • Label: Wonderlick, Sony Music Australia

Singles[]

As lead artists[]

List of singles as lead artists, with year released and album shown
Title Year Certifications Album
"Impossible Like You"[16] 2013 The Pacific EP
"House of Cards"[17] 2014
"Impossible Like You"
(re-release)[18]
"History"[19] When the Storms Would Come
"You Cannot Call For Love Like a Dog"[20] 2015
"Sentimental and Monday"[21]
"Darwinism"[9] 2016 Paint
"Elevator"[22]
"That Message"[23] 2017
"True Lovers"[24]
"Faces"[26] 2018 My Own Pool of Light
"Teach Me About Dying"[27] 2019
"Maybe You Know"[28]
"Port Rd"
(featuring Queen P)[29] 		2020 Hello My Beautiful World
"How You Been"[30] 2021
"Believe Anything"[11]
"The Aftergone"[31]
"I.C.U."[32]

As featured artists[]

List of singles as featured artists, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Always"
(Tia Gostelow featuring Holy Holy)[33] 		2020 Chrysalis

Awards and nominations[]

ARIA Music Awards[]

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. Holy Holy have received one nomination.[10]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 My Own Pool of Light Best Rock Album Nominated [10]

J Awards[]

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005. Holy Holy have received one nomination.[34]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 My Own Pool of Light Australian Album of the Year Nominated [34]

National Live Music Awards[]

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016. Holy Holy have received nominations in 2016,[35] 2017,[36] and 2020.[37]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2016 Themselves International Live Achievement (Group) Nominated [35]
2017 Oscar Dawson of Holy Holy Live Guitarist of the Year Nominated [36]
2020 Live Guitarist of the Year Nominated [37]

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