Hey everyone, if you're craving that perfect blend of nostalgic house vibes with fresh dance pop energy to kick off your day (or night), stop scrolling because Bella Rios x mulsh just dropped the ultimate feel-good heater: “Hold On.”
Picture this: it's 2026, dance music is owning festivals left and right (with progressive house and old-school influences making a massive comeback), and right in the middle of it all comes this infectious collab that's got me hitting repeat non-stop. Released today out of New York, this track is pure electricity – and trust me, you need it in your playlist ASAP.
The hook? That pulsating bassline and glitchy, buzzy synths from mulsh (aka Colin Mulshine) grab you instantly. It's got that classic warm analog feel – think homage to legends like Łaszewo and murph – but keeps things simple and blissful. No over-the-top layers, just pure groove that leaves room for the star of the show: Bella Rios' powerhouse vocals.
Bella slides into those sultry, emotional verses with such ease, then absolutely soars on the chorus. Her dynamic range is unreal – one second she's pulling you into the feels, the next she's lifting you straight to the dancefloor. It's the kind of dance pop that makes you want to move, but with real heart behind it. If you've been vibing to the resurgence of euphoric, old-school house in 2026 (hello, Coachella lineups and viral TikTok anthems), this fits right in.
A little backstory: these two met while studying at Princeton and clicked creatively right away. Mulsh started the beat as a remix idea for a Tim Legend track called ‘Telescope,’ but when he finished it, he knew it screamed for a killer female vocalist. Enter Bella, who absolutely crushed it. Talk about perfect timing!
Now, Bella Rios is no stranger to turning heads. Hailing from Chicago and now calling Nashville home, she started classical piano at five and grew up soaking in her parents' epic collection – Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Aerosmith – mixed with modern powerhouses like Adele, P!nk, and Lady Gaga. That pop-rock foundation shines through in her fearless songwriting, tackling love's highs, heartbreak's lows, and mental health's rollercoaster with raw honesty and relatability.
She's already made waves with her debut EP Sincerely, (shoutout to SPIN and MTV for loving “Ever After”), and her sophomore EP Right Now last summer got rave reviews from 1883 Magazine for her powerhouse vocals and refreshing authenticity. She's landed on TIDAL playlists, Live Nation's Ones To Watch, even soundtracked Hulu's Prom Dates. And don't sleep on her TikTok series – pressing record every time a song gets stuck in her head has caught the eye of big names like Maren Morris and X Ambassadors. Plus, she just dropped her own spins on holiday classics last season, produced by GRAMMY-winner Geoff Sanoff. This girl balances a full course load (Princeton econ grad!) with dropping fire music – total inspiration.
The dance scene in 2026 is thriving with viral club anthems and feel-good drops, and collabs like this show why indie artists are leading the charge. Bella and mulsh nailed that sweet spot between emotional depth and straight-up dancefloor heat.
What do you think – does “Hold On” give you those instant replay vibes? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and share this with your crew if you're feeling the groove!
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