Biography:

Their album, “SO I RAGE” made its mark as a brilliant debut album from one of SA’s top new rock bands, HOLLY & THE WOODS, when it was released on the 08.08.08. Together for over 8 years, they’ve had some impressive live performances, sharing the stage alongside the likes of Shaun Morgan from SEETHER, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Sarah Bettens (from K’s Choice), The Ataris, Prime Circle and Van Coke Kartel. Singles “Save Me” and “Not Like Me” were #1 on some of the biggest radio stations in SA! They've travelled to Zimbabwe twice to headline ROCK DOWN HARARE and "Fighting Back" is their first release of 2014!
Have a listen to the new Holly & The Woods single "Fighting Back" : https://soundcloud.com/hollyandthewoods/fighting-back

WHAT THE INDUSTRY HAS TO SAY ABOUT "FIGHTING BACK":
"'Fighting Back' is a very gutsy in your face brutally honest track that will melt all the plastic pop songs that are out there at the moment. The song will bring hope to rock and rollers who traded their guitar for a keyboard." - Bouwer Bosch

"If you like me miss the 90's and the angst that came with the songs of those days then you will love 'Fighting Back' . Great honest songwriting and I truly believe Melissa is the last female vocalist in SA that fully uses her range in rock music. Why are girls afraid to scream nowadays?"- Gareth Wilson, Southern Gypsey Queen

"SA's answer to Skunk Anansie. Cool tune!" - Francois van Coke, VAN COKE KARTEL

"After nearly a decade, Holly and the Woods are still kicking and punching well aware they carry their emotions on their sleeve. Their new single Fighting Back is essentially what you came for – feminist rage driven down 100watt guitar amps with an abrasive blend of melodic punk harmony." - Johann M. Smith, MUSE magazine (http://museonline.co.za/)

"Holly & The Woods are back and fighting fit with a lekker rocking new track! Catchy and loud and looking forward to the new album \m/" - David Devo Oosthuizen, THE RIFF (http://www.theriff.co.za/)

WEBLINKS:
Official Website: www.hollyandthewoods.com
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/hollyandthewoodsband
Twitter: @hollythewoods

YOUTUBE VIDEOS:
WAKE ME UP (Judgement Day) - Jul 2012 single: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbpthRZI58g
"Not Like Me" Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVhmOQVVAYQ
Making Of "Not Like Me": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCxEXmLqHxQ
"Dumb (Superstar)" music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiKNWY9wwQs

Contact: Melissa - melissa@hollyandthewoods.com