New song from Benjamin William Hastings & Aodhán King

Press release

Worship leaders and songwriters Aodhán King and Benjamin William Hastings debut their new collaboration, “Hollow Grave,” now available on all streaming platforms (here).

This song was born from a 10-day writing and recording session for the two longtime friends. What followed was an immersive writing experience in Nashville, bringing together a close group of friends and co-writers for a fast-paced, faith-driven process.

Today's song, “Hollow Grave,” is a high-energy anthem centered on the paradox of the gospel: life found where death once was.

"We were in the literal doghouse that we converted into a makeshift studio out the back of Hastings' house when we wrote this song,” King said. “Something about the tight quarters and heat of an unairconditioned wood box made us so want to sing about the life and freedom we have in Jesus. We intentionally set out to write a fun song that we could sing in any setting. The juxtaposition of a hollow grave and the fullness of life we’ve found in him quickly became the backbone of the song.”

Hastings said, “This song speaks to the paradox of life in a grave, empty lungs full of praise, hope where there should be none. The joy I feel when I sing this is unlike anything I’ve experienced in a while.”

The track reflects the duo’s desire to create songs that are both accessible and powerful in any setting. With its infectious energy and message of resurrection life, “Hollow Grave” offers a first glimpse of what the 10 days produced. More to come from these two friends. 

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Hastings and King are globally recognized worship leaders, songwriters and artists whose roots trace back to the Hillsong music movement. Hastings, a key contributor to Hillsong Worship and Hillsong UNITED, and King, a founding member and leading voice of Hillsong Young & Free, have helped shape the sound of modern worship over the past decade.

Between them, they have received multiple Grammy nominations, with Hastings earning his first Grammy win in 2026 as a co-writer alongside Brandon Lake.

King has been instrumental in the success of Hillsong Young & Free, a twice Grammy-nominated group with over 1.2 billion streams in North America, and eight No. 1 singles.

Hastings is known for his poetic songwriting and contributions to songs “So Will I (100 Billion X),” with his catalog surpassing 500 million streams globally. Now based in Nashville, he continues to write and collaborate across the worship and broader Christian music space.

Longtime friends and collaborators, Hastings and King have partnered across multiple projects throughout their careers. Their latest collaboration marks a new chapter, bringing together their shared passion for writing songs for the church with a fresh, community-driven approach.