LA-based producer Surf Mesa makes a powerful return with the long-awaited release of “Holding On”, a collaborative effort with rising Danish artist John Alto, out now via Breakaway.
Coming off the heels of a streak of sold-out shows and riding the wave of nearly 1 billion streams for his viral breakout hit “ILY (I Love You Baby)”, Surf Mesa continues to carve out his lane as one of the defining voices of the new generation of dance music. With “Holding On”, he further expands his melodic house universe—merging lush synthscapes, soaring vocals, and groove-laden basslines into a dance anthem tailor-made for late-night sets, festival stages, and euphoric sing-alongs.
The track arrives as Surf Mesa ramps up for a massive festival run, including coveted slots at Breakaway Tampa, Breakaway Minnesota, and Lost In Dreams, where “Holding On” is expected to become a highlight of his sets.
Surf Mesa shared, “I’m really excited to be working with Breakaway for a few records this year and even more excited to begin that partnership with ‘Holding On,’ a favorite of mine with my good friend John Alto. This record has been super close to my heart from the moment we started the demo. It was the 3rd or 4th idea we made that day in the studio, and we knew immediately we had to get it out asap.”
For John Alto, the connection was instant: “Linking up with Surf on ‘Holding On’ just felt right from the start. We wanted to create something that hits you emotionally but still works on the dance floor. His dreamy sound mixed with my bass-heavy energy made this track come together so naturally. Can’t wait for everyone to hear it and feel the vibe we cooked up.”
“Holding On” is more than a dancefloor weapon—it’s a testament to the emotional power of electronic music and the natural synergy between two artists at the top of their creative game. As Breakaway Projects begins a new chapter in artist-driven releases, this anthem sets a high bar for what’s to come.
“Holding On” by Surf Mesa and John Alto is out now on all major platforms via Breakaway.