Los Angeles’ Surf Mesa collaborates with John Alto for the poignant new single “ Holding On.” After a series of sold-out performances and nearing 1 billion streams of his song ” ILY ” featuring Emilee, this beach enthusiast is creating a significant impact in the Melodic House scene. With more than 3.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify, fans are clearly enjoying the energetic sounds of the young artist Surf Mesa.
This new single, “ Holding On,” combines hypnotic synths, ethereal interludes, and a melodic house atmosphere that will definitely capture attention at any festival stage. Scheduled to perform at Breakaway Tampa next week, this track perfectly embodies the beach vibe with its catchy grooves. With performances lined up for Breakaway Minnesota and Lost in Dreams Festival, this captivating new single is poised to energize crowds on dance floors around the globe.
Prepare for lift-off
The song opens with emotionally intense lyrics addressing a former lover: “ If love comes easy, then why do I have to be by your side all the time?… I’m in my mind…” The haunting voice sets a powerful tone. The track starts slowly, captivating the listener with its desperate plea to hold onto a complicated past relationship. Once the chilling final lyrics from the intro fades, the true essence of the song emerges.
Eerie sirens echo as the build unfolds, transitioning into a space-themed interlude that blends rhythmic drum patterns with distinctive synths, evoking the sensation of soaring through outer space. This futuristic melody gives me the impression of weaving through asteroids in a distant galaxy at hyper-speed, while massive, sweeping laser-like samples cascade above.
As the track dances through the Milky Way, soft, delicate lyrics emerge around the two-minute mark. Smooth, melodic synths fill the background, gently carrying the listener along before the final drop. A heart-thumping techno beat then takes over, merging seamlessly into the song’s concluding segment. The last thirty seconds encapsulate a delightful fusion of all the song’s elements in one final segment. Holdng On is a well-crafted piece that is a textured, melodic wonderland soaring through outer space.