Chicago-based producer Azzecca – one of DJ Mag’s ‘Ones To Watch 2025’, shares her new single, ‘Holding Back’, out now on Three Six Zero Recordings. This track is the latest in Azzecca’s deep dive into spacey, hypnotic house. Bursting with bright breakbeat drums, mesmerizing synths, an irresistible bassline, and a euphoric, anthemic piano melody, it’s a masterclass in dancefloor emotion. Azzecca herself describes it perfectly:
“The vocal on this track felt so anthemic, I just wanted to take a swing at making something light and fun and housey, while still incorporating some of my signature cosmic sounds.”
The result? A club essential that makes you want to put your hands in the air and cry at the same time. The soaring piano house single ‘Holding Back’ caps off a milestone year for Azzecca, as she—buoyed by strong support from the electronic music scene—looks ahead to an undoubtedly fruitful 2025. Listen here.
Azzecca had a standout year in 2024, selling out Sound in Los Angeles and performing at major festivals like Coachella, Movement, and ARC Music Festival. She gained widespread recognition from DJ Mag, UPROXX, and Clash Music, with major radio stations such as BBC Radio 1, Kiss FM Australia, and SLAM! (NL) showing their support. Her track ‘Who’s That Girl’ received high praise, with Arielle Free calling it “one of 2024’s essential tracks” and declaring that Azzecca had proven she belongs on top festival lineups. She was featured in high-profile interviews with Forbes, Noctis, and SPIN, and is set to appear on Scuba’s ‘Not A Diving Podcast’. With her rapid rise, Azzecca has solidified herself as a future main-stage headliner.