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Hollow Coves

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Hollow Coves
OriginGold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Years active2013–present
Members
  • Ryan Henderson
  • Matt Carins
Websitehollowcoves.com

Hollow Coves are an Australian indie folk duo, formed in Brisbane in 2013 and now based in Gold Coast, Queensland.[1] The founding members are Ryan Henderson and Matt Carins, who alternate as lead vocalists and share songwriting duties. Their 2021 single “Coastline” was certified gold in America, Australia and Canada.[2][3][4] In 2026, Hollow Coves were named "Export Artist of the Year" in the Queensland Music Awards.[5]

Band history

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2014–2015 Early years

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Henderson and Carins were introduced by a mutual friend in 2013.[6] They wrote three songs together: "The Woods,” “Home,” and “Heatwave,” uploading the tracks to SoundCloud in 2014.[7] In 2015, Louis Tomlinson of One Direction shared the music on Twitter, encouraging followers to "have a look."[8]

Following the songs’ early online pops on Spotify, SoundCloud and social media, Henderson left his job as a civil engineer and Carins left his work as a carpenter to pursue music full-time.[9][10][11] Hollow Coves told Triple J's Unearthed they were blown away as they were getting "50,000 plays a day."[12]

At the time, Henderson was in Canada on a working holiday and Carins was traveling in Europe.[13] They reunited in Toronto, where they wrote “Coastline,” and the rest of the songs that would become Wanderlust.[14]

2016–2018: Wanderlust

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Hollow Coves released their debut EP, Wanderlust, in 2017 through Nettwerk. The release drew on travel experiences and reflections on landscapes from the duo’s earlier years. The single, "Coastline," won the 2018 Gold Coast Music Awards for "Best Song" and Hollow Coves won for "Breakout Artist."[15]

Hollow Coves toured with Tom Walker in 2018, leading up to the Live at Leeds Festival.[16]

2019–2020: Moments

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In 2019, Hollow Coves released their debut studio album, Moments. The album was recorded in Devon, England, with producer Chris Bond.[17] Billboard Magazine noted Hollow Coves' “stunning harmonies,”[18] and Clash Magazine said that Moments evokes “an atmospheric wanderlust to life.”[19] The Sunday Times named Hollow Coves a breakout act and described Moments as “songs that belong on the same shelf as Jackson Browne, Arcade Fire and early Ben Howard.”[20]

2021–2022: Blessings

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carins and Henderson relocated to the Gold Coast and built a home studio, where they self-produced the EP, Blessings, released in 2021.[21] The Backbeat Podcast said that Blessings "conveys the admiration, awe and ease that comes to those who look to the natural world for guidance and comfort in troubling times."[22]

2023–present: Nothing to Lose

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In 2023, Hollow Coves opened for the Lumineers and Passenger.[23][24] Their sophomore studio album Nothing to Lose was released In January 2024, with Australian ARIA-winning producer Matt Corby.[25][26] Montreal Rocks called Nothing to Lose "a soothing balm to our modern anxieties."[27]

In tandem with the release, Hollow Coves collaborated with National Park Foundation in the United States, donating one dollar from each ticket sold. [28][29] They performed “On The Way” from the album on the Kelly Clarkson Show, in a segment filmed at Zion Canyon Mesa in support of the NPF.[30]

Hollow Coves have performed at numerous festivals such as SOMMO Fest 2025,[31] Open Air Gampel 2025,[32] Corona Capital Festival 2025, Lalala Festival 2024,[33] and Osheaga Festival 2023.[34][35]

In 2024, Hollow Coves won Artist of the Year and Release of the Year for Nothing To Lose in the Gold Coast Music Awards.[36]

In 2026, Queensland Music Awards awarded Hollow Coves "Export of The Year."[37]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Details
Moments
  • Released: 18 October 2019[38]
  • Format: digital
  • Label: Nettwerk/AWAL
Nothing to Lose
  • Released: 1 March 2024[25]
  • Format: LP, CD, digital
  • Label: Nettwerk/AWAL

EPs

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Title Details
Drifting
  • Released: 2014
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: Hollow Coves
Wanderlust
  • Released: February 2017
  • Format: LP, CD, Digital
  • Label: Nettwerk/AWAL
Blessings
  • Released: June 2021
  • Format: LP, Digital
  • Label: Nettwerk/AWAL

Awards

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Environmental Music Prize

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The Environmental Music Prize is a quest to find a theme song to inspire action on climate and conservation. It commenced in 2022.[39]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2025 "On the Way" Environmental Music Prize Nominated [40][41]

Gold Coast Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result (win only) Ref.
2018 "Coastline" Song of the Year Won [42]
Hollow Coves Breakout Artist of the Year Won
2024 Hollow Coves Artist of the Year Won [43]
Nothing to Lose Release of the Year Won

Queensland Music Awards

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The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only) Ref.
2026 Hollow Caves Export Achievement Award awarded [44]

References

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  2. ^ Publisher/Photographer, Mark Horan (2023-09-15). "Hollow Coves - 'Harder To Fake It'". All Music Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  3. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  4. ^ "HOLLOW COVES – Aussie Grown Radio". Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  5. ^ Stone, Rolling (2026-04-23). "2026 Queensland Music Awards Winners Revealed". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  6. ^ Lifeminute (2024-10-21). Hollow Coves Talk New Music and Collab with the National Park Foundation. Retrieved 2025-11-07 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Peters, Andreas (2021-07-15). "For Folk's Sake | Hollow Coves Share Their Vision Of Experiencing "The Richness Of Life"". NBHAP (in German). Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  8. ^ Williams, Jazmin (2022-10-26). "Louis Tomlinson Introduced Us To These Bands, So We're Sharing Them With You". The Honey POP. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
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  10. ^ Browne, Sally (9 March 2017). "These Guys are Licensed to Chill".
  11. ^ Barr, Eliza (13 January 2017). "Brisbane band Hollow Coves take new music on tour".
  12. ^ "Need to escape? Put away your passport and meet indie-folk duo Hollow Coves". triple j Unearthed. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  13. ^ Tallieu, Tallieu &. "Agenda / Democrazy". Democrazy. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
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  15. ^ admin (2023-04-26). "2018 Winners & Finalists". Gold Coast Music Network. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
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  23. ^ Walters, Tammy (2022-11-20). "Forte Magazine | Music & Lifestyle". Forte Magazine | Music & Lifestyle. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  24. ^ Hanssen, Dan (2022-11-20). "Live Review: The Lumineers + Hollow Cove - Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, (18.11.22)". The AU Review. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
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  26. ^ ARIA (2019-10-23). Matt Corby wins Song Of The Year | 2012 ARIA Awards. Retrieved 2026-05-13 – via YouTube.
  27. ^ Gerrard, Steve (2024-02-29). "Album review: Hollow Coves - Nothing To Lose". Montreal Rocks. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
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  30. ^ "'On The Way' By Hollow Coves | Kelly Clarkson Show". Yahoo Entertainment. 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  31. ^ Elkharadly, Nadia (2025-09-30). "Sommo Fest 2025 – A culinary and musical feast for the senses". ADDICTED Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  32. ^ "Lineup". www.openairgampel.ch. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  33. ^ "HOLLOW COVES - LaLaLaFest - International Festival". Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  34. ^ Williams, Simon (2023-08-06). "Osheaga 2023 - Sunday". Montreal Rocks. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
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  36. ^ Abrahams, Kirsty (2024-08-29). "2024 GOLD COAST MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED". Gold Coast Music Network. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
  37. ^ Lochrie, Conor (2026-04-23). "Ball Park Music Win Big at 2026 Queensland Music Awards". themusicnetwork.com. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
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  39. ^ "Environmental Music Prize Searches for Green Theme Song". The Music Network. May 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  40. ^ "Finalists announced for 2025 Environmental Music Prize". New England Times. 7 December 2025. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  41. ^ "Environmental Music Prize announces 30 finalists championing climate action". Mix Down Mag. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
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  44. ^ Mary Varvaris (23 April 2026). "Ball Park Music, Jem Cassar-Daley & More Take Home Prestigious 2026 Queensland Music Awards". The Music (magazine). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
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