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Holding Absence reveal a different release date for their upcoming album

Author Benedetta Baldin - 9.8.2026

The upcoming new album “Modern Life Is Lonely” by Holding Absence has been postponed, as per theprp. Due to manufacturing difficulties, the Welsh post-hardcore band’s fourth full-length album, which was originally scheduled for August 28th, will instead be released on September 18th. The band released the following statement on August 8th. The band’s first studio album, “Modern Life Is Lonely,” will be released after they signed with Sumerian Records.

Holding Absence Family,

We’re very sorry to share that, due to delays in the manufacturing process, our new album, “Modern Life Is Lonely”, will now be released on 18th September rather than the originally planned date of 28th August.

We’re gutted to have to delay the album & sincerely apologise for the disappointment this may cause.
This decision has been made to ensure that every physical edition is delivered as intended & to the standard you deserve.

Before then, the title track, which was a favourite among those who attended our four UK album listening parties, will be released on 21st August.

Thank you for your patience, understanding & continued support 

Upcoming shows:

  • Friday, August 14, 2026 – The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba, Australia
  • Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Liberty Hall, Moore Park, Australia
  • Sunday, August 16, 2026 – 170 Russell, Melbourne, Australia
  • Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide, Australia
  • Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Magnet House Night Club, Perth, Australia
  • Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – Akabane ReNY Alpha, Tokyo, Japan
  • Friday, August 28, 2026 – Yogibo Meta Valley, Naniwa Ku, Japan
  • Sunday, August 30, 2026 – Akabane ReNY Alpha, Tokyo, Japan
  • Friday, September 18, 2026 – Riot Fest 2026, Chicago, IL, US
  • Saturday, September 19, 2026 – The Sovereign, St. Louis, MO, US
  • Sunday, September 20, 2026 – Riot Fest 2026, Chicago, IL, US
  • Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI, US
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026 – Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN, US
  • Friday, September 25, 2026 – The Granada, Lawrence, KS, US
  • Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Washington’s, Fort Collins, CO, US
  • Sunday, September 27, 2026 – Black Sheep, Colorado Springs, CO, US
  • Tuesday, September 29, 2026 – Area15, Las Vegas, NV, US
  • Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – The Glass House Record Store, Pomona, CA, US
  • Thursday, October 01, 2026 – Discovery Park, Sacramento, CA, US
  • Friday, October 02, 2026 – The Regent Theater, Los Angeles, CA, US
  • Sunday, October 04, 2026 – Sunshine Theater, Albuquerque, NM, US
  • Tuesday, October 06, 2026 – Paper Tiger, San Antonio, TX, US
  • Wednesday, October 07, 2026 – Warehouse Live Midtown, Houston, TX, US
  • Friday, October 09, 2026 – Five, Jacksonville, FL, US
  • Saturday, October 10, 2026 – The Pyrle, Greensboro, NC, US
  • Sunday, October 11, 2026 – Archer Music Hall, Allentown, PA, US
  • Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Irving Plaza, New York, NY, US
  • Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – Palladium, Worcester, MA, US
  • Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Roxian Theatre Presented By Citizens, Mckees Rocks, PA, US
  • Saturday, October 17, 2026 – Ceremony Festival 2026, Nashville, TN, US
  • Tuesday, November 03, 2026 – Sporthalle Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
  • Wednesday, November 04, 2026 – Zenith, Munich, Germany
  • Thursday, November 05, 2026 – Haus Auensee, Leipzig, Germany
  • Friday, November 06, 2026 – Mitsubishi Electric Halle, Dusseldorf, Germany
  • Saturday, November 07, 2026 – Columbiahalle, Berlin, Germany
  • Monday, November 09, 2026 – Ancienne Belgique, Bruxelles, Belgium
  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – La Laiterie, Strasbourg, France
  • Friday, November 13, 2026 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Sunday, November 15, 2026 – Connexin Live, Hull, United Kingdom
  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • Thursday, November 19, 2026 – Co-op Live, Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Friday, November 20, 2026 – Alexandra Palace, London, United Kingdom
  • Saturday, November 21, 2026 – Alexandra Palace, London, United Kingdom
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