Surf Mesa Drops Vibrant New Single “Holding On” Via Breakaway
Surf Mesa & John Alto Releases Euphoric New Single “Holding On” via Breakaway
Los Angeles-based producer Surf Mesa, is back with the highly anticipated track “Holding On,” featuring John Alto. The emotionally charged and euphoric dance anthem is now available via Breakaway.

After a series of sold-out performances and nearing 1 billion streams on his breakout hit “ILY (I Love You Baby),” Surf Mesa continues to cement his place as a key figure in the evolution of dance music, with his distinctive melodic house style.
“Holding On” embodies the energy and emotion fans have come to love, effortlessly merging hypnotic synths, soaring vocals, and irresistible grooves. The track is destined to light up club scenes, energize festival crowds, and become a favorite on high-intensity workout playlists.
This song release comes at an exciting time for Surf Mesa, who is preparing for a major festival season, including performances at Breakaway Tampa, Breakaway Minnesota, and Lost In Dreams. This track is set to become a fixture on dance floors worldwide, fueling this festival season and beyond.
Surf Mesa shared that he is “… 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 and is the 3rd or 4th idea John and I made one day in the studio. We knew immediately we had to get it out asap.”
John Alto affirmed what Surf Mesa had said by stating, “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.”
The future is looking bright, and is sure to be full of innovative and captivating electronic music, as “Holding On” marks a thrilling new chapter for both Surf Mesa and Breakaway Projects.
Stream “Holding On” featuring John Alto on all major streaming platforms