The Southern Hold is the name Lee Murray and Greg Nix use to send their folk/rock/indie/acoustic tunes out into the world. Emerging in winter of 2018, the songwriting duo quickly gained a following on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, with their blend of folk rock, Alt Country vibe compositions. The two lefty guitarist/vocalists, (one might say that they hold their guitars in a southern fashion) write from a diverse background of musical tastes, pulling on elements of the grunge scene, to obscure punk and folk songs from their childhood. Sharing main vocal duties opens up the vocal/dynamic range of their heartfelt songs and makes for the opportunity for melodies that are familiar, yet unique. Earning themselves spots on boutique music festivals, (Wingham Akoostik Festival and Old Bar Beach festival) within months of forming, the duo headed into Paradyme Studios in Taree NSW to record their debut E.P. with producer Hamish McDonald at the helm. Their first single Preppin, was released May 2020, described in Juicey Music blog as ".. a high energy, bluesy, high octane song. While it sounds like country or blues rock, it has a touch of soul too."

Representing the Mid North Coast Region in Early 2022 for the Arts Mid North Coast "MiNi (Digital) Concert series" a project supported by Create NSW, nbn Co., and Music NSW and Regional Development Mid North Coast, they had 3 of their original songs recorded live and professionally produced live at Flow Bar Old Bar, a venue that the guys have played many times.

The Southern Hold are headed back to the studio in late 2022, to begin recording their debut album, this time in full band mode.

"There's nothing quite like playing our original tunes to an attentive and involved audience, and with a full band behind us I feel that the songs take on a whole new depth and character" says Lee in an Interview with Juicey music blog. "The fact that we are all mates from way back, makes it all the more enjoyable for us, and I think that shines through with every song."