Adelaide progressive metalcore up-and-comers LUMENS return with their third single, Hollow Heart, off their self-titled debut EP, out Friday April 11 via Wild Thing Records. LUMENS will celebrate their new EP live in Melbourne and Adelaide on May 30 and June 7 respectively. Tickets on sale Monday!
Hollow Heart is an intense and emotionally charged descent into the collapse of a relationship—moving through betrayal, desperation, and resilience before arriving at acceptance. The song’s unrelenting aggression mirrors the raw emotions of loss, while its solemn, earnest outro provides a sense of resolution, acknowledging that even in pain, there was once beauty. LUMENS balances chaos and catharsis, crafting a track that doesn’t just dwell in heartbreak but finds meaning beyond it.
“When relationships end, we tend to cling to the final moments, which are often tainted by the pain of their collapse, forgetting the beauty that once nourished them,” says vocalist Rhys Jackson Stars. “Hollow Heart is a journey through both the suffering and the acceptance—remembering that not all was bad. It’s important to acknowledge the good, not just the pain, as we move forward.”
Hollow Heart follows the success of LUMENS previous singles In Too Deep and Primrose, both released earlier this year. Each track explores a different facet of human experience—In Too Deep is a fierce critique of societal control and the forces that restrict personal freedom, while Primrose takes an introspective turn, delving into self-awareness, internal conflict, and the weight of personal expectations. Together, these singles set the stage for LUMENS debut EP.
Since their explosive 2022 debut HNSN, LUMENS—Rhys Jackson Stars (vocals), George Carey (guitar), Henry Scott (bass), and Miles Sly (drums)—have rapidly gained momentum in the heavy music scene. Their unique sound and unrelenting energy have earned them national recognition, with placements on Spotify’s Homegrown + Heavy and Fresh Finds Heavy, airplay on triple j, community radio, and triple j Unearthed rotation. They were also named a feature artist on triple j Unearthed. Primrose was selected as a ‘Track of the Week’ by PROG Magazine (UK), while triple j Unearthed’s Jerry Ijale Agbinya praised: “LUMENS are fast becoming one of my favorite heavy outfits coming out of Aus.”
