Mitch Dodge
Based in Berlin, Holo crafts dance music that speaks in carefree whispers. His sound balances hypnotic emotion with strong compositional foundations, weaving synchronized melodic layers that move with the rhythm yet never feel confined by it. Rooted in the deeper side of house, his productions are enriched by intricate harmonic details that interlace intuitively, creating moments of instrumental magic. This layered approach allows subtle surprises to emerge within concise, fluid arrangements that resonate both mentally and physically. There is a quiet anchor at the core of his music, a soulful center that gives his melodies space to explore and connect with listeners.
Originally from Melbourne, Holo, aka Hugo Horwood, has steadily shaped a sound that is unmistakably his own. Drawing from unexpected corners of pop, classic rock, acid, and 90s hip hop, he blends nostalgia with forward looking dancefloor sensibilities. His breakthrough came in 2019 when his debut track ‘Atlas’ was uploaded to the influential YouTube channel Houseum, quickly capturing a global audience. The momentum continued with his debut EP Atlas on Lost Palms, a sub label of UK house heavyweight Shall Not Fade. Featuring the deep house favorite ‘In My Dreams,’ which has since surpassed 3 million streams on Houseum, the EP cemented his reputation as a rising force in contemporary deep house.
The ‘Astro EP‘ is out now!