Surf Mesa, the innovative artist from Seattle who currently is based in Los Angeles, teams up with DJ and producer John Alto to drop their new emotional ballad, ‘Holding On’. This collaboration has arrived today on Friday, April 18, 2025, through Breakaway Projects. Click ‘Play’ on the Spotify link below to stream ‘Holding On’ from Surf Mesa and John Alto, a track that perfectly merges the mellow musical style of the former with the upbeat bass-influenced production process of the latter.
Feeling the stimulating energy of the sounds coming from Surf Mesa and John Alto in ‘Holding On’
The song kicks off with some amazing vocals before diving into John Alto’s heavy beats, perfectly mixed with Surf Mesa’s enchanting synths. The dreamy sound from Surf Mesa can pull the listeners in, while the solid bassline of John Alto keeps the energy flowing. ‘Holding On’ dives deep into the feelings of hopeless devotion, all while staying super catchy and groovy.
One can really feel the duo’s creative vibe throughout the track as Alto ties together their unique styles, combining his strong basslines with Surf Mesa’s airy “aloe vera house” vibes. The song takes listeners to another world with its siren-like sounds, where soft vocals fade into echoes, then come alive with a mix of dark tones and cool synths. Furthermore, it captures raw emotion and energy, ready to light up dance floors from clubs to festivals.
Surf Mesa prepares for more exciting tour stops and attracting new fans with his musical style
Surf Mesa has been riding high after a series of sold-out shows and is close to hitting 1 billion streams with his breakout hit, ‘ILY (I Love You Baby)’. He’s really making a name for himself in the dance music scene with his catchy melodic house sound. In fact, ‘Holding On’ is dropping at an exciting time for him, as he’s gearing up for a festival run at Breakaway Tampa, Breakaway Minnesota, and Lost In Dreams. This track is sure to be a go-to on dance floors everywhere during the festival season and beyond, marking a fresh chapter for both him and Breakaway Projects.
John Alto is going on a roll after releasing top-charting tracks and touring prominent cities
John Alto, who is 25 and has American, Italian, and Danish roots, grew up in Copenhagen and London, where he kicked off his music journey as a teenager, trying out different sounds. He made his debut on Martin Garrix’s famed imprint, STMPD RCRDS, by collaborating with the German duo TwoWorldsApart on their 2020 single, ‘Body Talk’. Now, he’s shaping his own space in the music world by blending dark atmospheric elements with heavy bass and emotional pop, making his sound stand out. After moving to Los Angeles, he fully focused on his music.
After his 2024 hit with Alesso, ‘Lonely Heart’, John became the first artist signed to Alesso’s BodyHi label. Additionally, he spent the summer touring with him, hitting cities like Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and New York’s Brooklyn Navy Yard. 2025 is looking to be John Alto’s biggest year yet, starting with his single that he released on January 31st, ‘Do You Like Bass’, which has caught the attention of big names like John Summit and Disco Lines. With a bunch of exciting singles and collaborations coming up, he’s on the rise in the music scene.