Matt Carins and Ryan Henderson, the Australian duo behind Hollow Coves, stop by The Vinyl Pad to discuss their second album, 2024's Nothing To Lose
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Welcome to America
(02:38) traveling video journals
(03:54) disconnecting from technology
(05:49) trying to evoke nature
(06:30) tour benefits The National Parks foundation
(08:29) distancing form the hustle
(09:41) touring is difficult
(10:45) their youtube channel
(11:09) Crazy camping trip
(12:09) the making of Photographs
(13:32) Their songwriting process
(17:18) Keeping a fresh perspective
(20:17) Their songs evolve
(21:39) Early music influences
(23:00) Roadtrip playlists
(24:39) Simon and Garfunkel
(25:30) Their initial success
(27:14) Fans keep them going
(29:03) Advice to other musicians
(31:00) Stretching your sound as a band
(34:46) Beauty in the moment
(37:20) Lyrics come first
(40:27) the making of Purple
(42:34) The Cloud Pusher of Jakarta