This week’s special guest on the podcast is drummer Holly Thomas.

Holly is an absolute legend and we chat about so much, from her time growing up and studying music in Adelaide, to moving to Melbourne, and all her various recording and touring gigs in between! There’s so much, but I hope you enjoy the conversation with this talented drummer as much as I did!

Holly is currently touring in the US with her band, Quivers. The day after we recorded this episode earlier in the year, Quivers signed a record deal, planned an international tour and began releasing music from their latest album ‘Oyster Cuts’ - which has been rapidly gaining global attention ever since!

Holly wore a hilariously loud jacket, both because of it’s bright red colour but mostly because of the very loud rustling - which turned out to be completely overshadowed by ‘Scout’ (our cohost and puppy) making so much noise in the background of this episode!

After relocating from Adelaide in 2017, Holly Thomas has quickly become a sought-after freelance drummer in Melbourne, known for her collaborations with a diverse range of artists and bands, including Husky, Quivers, Henry Wagons, and Freya Josephine Hollick. Holly has earned both bachelor and master’s degrees in music performance from the Elder Conservatorium of Music in Adelaide and has received various awards.

She has a rich background of musical experiences, including performances with Adelaide locals like Tkay Maidza, Leo Sayer, Courtney Act, and Peter Combe. Her talent extends to cabaret shows, having performed with Eddie Perfect, Hugh Sheridan, and Bob Downe. Additionally, she has showcased her skills in musical theatre, drumming for 'Ghost - The Musical' and 'Dusty - The Musical.’ Holly has toured nationally and internationally, performing at major festivals across Australia. Her extensive recording credits have earned her radio play worldwide. 

Holly is also passionate about supporting young women and gender non-conforming teenagers in music, as demonstrated through her involvement in the recent ABC TV show ‘Turn Up The Volume.’ I was looking forward to discussing this but we ran out of time, so hopefully Holly will come back for another episode and we can discuss that and hear all about her recent tour experience!

Join us as we discuss Holly’s journey with music, what she appreciates about the Melbourne music scene and her drumming on the latest Husky record.

The conversation is now available on all streaming platforms, YouTube and our website.

For more info and links to music, visit:

aredrummersmusicians.com/conversations/hollythomas