Welcome to the feature where we talk to musicians about some of their favourite things about the industry. Today we speak to Holon who has recently released the album Love & Behold We ask about the favourite things about the music industry.

What is your Favourite:

Song you have written:

Probably “Two Grains of Sand.” It came together very naturally while I was stuck in a hotel room in Istanbul during a trip back from India. Some songs take months or years to finish, but this one almost wrote itself. It still feels honest every time I return to it.

Lyric:

:“Eternity on both sides of now, we’re touching infinity.”That line is from “Two Grains of Sand,” and it captures something I’m always drawn to – the idea that the present moment sits between something infinite behind us and something infinite ahead of us.I like lyrics that hint at something bigger than the immediate moment – something about connection, time, and perspective.

Musician:

Frank Zappa.He showed me that music can be complex, strange, humorous, and deeply serious all at once. His creative freedom and refusal to fit into any box has had a lasting impact on how I think about music.Film

Film or television show:

My favourite TV show has to be Black Mirror. I love the way it explores technology through dark, often unsettling twists. It makes you think – sometimes uncomfortably – about where we might be heading.As

As for film, I’d go with Emir Kusturica’s Underground. What a fantastic movie. It blends tragedy and comedy in such a unique way, full of twisted metaphors and layered storytelling. And the Balkan brass band music throughout just adds that final bit of chaos and energy.

Venue to perform at:

Somewhere atmospheric and immersive – a place where people actually come to listen. It could be a small theatre, a remote festival, or even something unconventional. The space matters less than the attention of the audience.Item

Item to take with you on tour:

My Kindle. Crime and thriller books are my way of switching off. I’ve gotten into the habit of reading before going to sleep, and it’s something I’d definitely need to bring with me on the road.Instrument

Instrument:

The acoustic guitar. Most of my songs begin there, usually when I’m just playing without thinking too much. It’s the most direct connection between an idea and a finished piece.

Song to play live:

“Two Grains of Sand.” It works really well in a stripped-down setting and always feels natural to play. There’s something about it that connects quickly with people.

Album by another musician

Dream Theater – Images & Words.This album defined a big part of my late teenage years. I listened to it thousands of times and learned most of the songs on guitar. It shaped how I think about music.

Memory of tour:

“Hotel California” in a disabled coach on a train in India while travelling from Agra to Bodh Gaya.

What started as a confusing travel situation turned into a spontaneous jam session with strangers. It was chaotic, human, and completely unexpected – one of those moments you can’t plan.

Era for music:

The 1970s. There was a sense of openness and experimentation where artists weren’t afraid to push boundaries and explore different directions.Part

Part of making a record:

The moment when everything clicks into place – when the layers, arrangement, and emotion all align, and you realise the song is actually finished.

Thing about performing at festivals:

The unpredictability. You never know who in the crowd is hearing your music for the first time, and those moments can be really special.Quote:“When you hit a wrong note, it’s the next note that makes it good or bad.”- Miles DavisIt applies to music, but also to life – it’s about how you respond to what happens.

Thing about the music industry at the moment:

It’s easier than ever to release music, which is great. But at the same time, it’s harder to sustain yourself financially from it. There’s a balance there that still hasn’t quite been figured out.

Thing about this year so far?

It’s been a year of building and creating – finishing Love & Behold, working on videos and visuals, and pushing myself into new creative areas like animation and programming. It feels like things are expanding, not just musically but artistically as a whole.

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