Azzecca – Holding Back [Three Six Zero]
Chicago-based producer Azzecca – one of DJ Mag’s ‘Ones To Watch 2025’, Beatport Next’s ‘Class Of 2025’ and Arielle Free’s ‘Future Star’ on BBC Radio 1 – shares her new single, ‘Holding Back’, out Friday, February 7th on Three Six Zero Recordings.
‘Holding Back’ is the latest in Azzecca’s deep dive into spacey, hypnotic house. Bursting with bright breakbeat drums, mesmerising 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.
‘Holding Back’ solidifies the momentum from Azzecca’s breakthrough year in 2024. Adding to the excitement, DJ Mag just recognised her as one of their ‘Ones to Watch 2025’, she’s been named by Beatport Next in their ‘Class Of 2025’ and BBC Radio 1 Dance have hailed her as a Future Star for 2025, a testament to her rising status as one of the most exciting names in house and techno.
Highlights of Azzecca’s 2024 included selling out Sound in Los Angeles and performing at major festivals like Coachella, Movement, and ARC Music Festival. The producer/DJ was also widely recognised by DJ Mag, UPROXX, and Clash Music, with support coming from major radio stations such as BBC Radio 1, Kiss FM Australia, and SLAM! (NL). Azzecca received rave reviews for her track ‘Who’s That Girl’, which Arielle Free called “one of 2024’s essential tracks,” adding, “2024 was the year Azzecca proved to the world she deserves her place at all the parties and bills. She is top of my list as a future headliner.” With high-profile interviews in Forbes, Noctis, and SPIN, and an upcoming podcast appearance on Scuba’s ‘Not A Diving Podcast’, Azzecca has firmly established herself as an artist destined for main stages in the years to come.
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.
