Holly grew up learning piano and guitar. Being a part of the school musicals and choirs were always a highlight. She later played in bands in her 20’s.
In 2025 and 2026 Holly has been making ‘intercontinental’ music with her friend Tom Hart.
They released their first album ‘Vs’ in 2025 and are currently working on their second; an album of covers of duets!
Holly says about ‘Vs’ “Most songs are originals, with a few unrecognisable covers & we’re both really proud of this work. It’s no Prince. It’s no Tay-Tay. But it is us. Two comic artists who love music (& Prince) & collaborated to make this heartfelt, intimate, emotive, intercontinental album. It was made with joy, delight & little effort. I mean, there was EFFORT: but the type that feels easeful & RIGHT. And this was NOT PLANNED. It was one track. Then another…
Tom is the #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING Author of “Rosalie Lightning” (everybody buy it!) & founder / director of the International Sequential Artists Workshop, as well as an renowned all-round nice guy.
I learnt piano, guitar & vocals growing up, was in bands in my 20’s, a campfire muso & now just do karaoke. Tom has made a zillion albums in his recent adult life. This is my first. It’s been a privilege to share support & friendship with Tom during this creative process.
Here are two reviews from friends thus far! (pretty sure it won’t be reviewed by Rolling Stone…)
“…The whole thing feels magical, dreamy, vulnerable and intimate. Like I stumbled onto something I’m not supposed to hear which makes it feel a little forbidden which is so interesting. Sometimes like spells being cast. Very cool. So glad you guys did this and that I got to hear it”. – Michael, Pennsylvania, USA
“Listening to Superior Devotion..your voice brings tears. So beautiful Holly”. – Tim, Melbourne, AUS
Each song is very different. It is amazing how intimate making an album about ‘Big Feelings’ can be. We also made some fluffy & fun ( the Interludes! Darling Nikki! Cheeses! ).
Cover design by Tom, which I brutalised with a texta. Cover portraits by Hugh Stewart and Gabriel Clark.
There are sincere album notes on the site as well as curated images for each track. It’s FREE to download the album. However, there is an option of purchasing it at any price. Of course, we would love any financial support at this time! But no big deal! Just have a listen & enjoy!
Tom’s notes:
“Hello! Finally it can be revealed! four months in the making! This is an album by Holly English from Australia & me. We had a lot of fun putting these tracks together. If you’re fans of either of ours, or somehow both of us, then well this is for you. If you like sharks, you might like this. If you like grief, you might like this”.
Holly English 