Salt Lake City multi-hyphenate Daniel Young's song "Holdin' Up" is another example of why his music goes beyond genre labels. The song is the second single from his upcoming album Another Golden Hour. It fits squarely into the folk rock and country genres, but its real strength is in its heart. This song is about empathy, being there for others, and the simple but powerful act of checking in on the people you care about.
From the first few seconds, "Holdin' Up" has a steady, natural pace that feels like real life. Nothing is rushed or overdone. Young's delivery sounds real and lived-in, like someone who knows what it's like to struggle and be with others. His songwriting shines through what can only be called hard bars—lines that cut cleanly, not because they sound good, but because they are. They stay around long after the song is over.
The guitars can breathe, and the rhythm section supports instead of getting in the way. Young's experience as a producer and sound engineer is clear here; everything seems planned and in balance. "Holdin' Up" is a reminder that music doesn't have to be loud to be powerful. Sometimes, it just needs to reach out, ask how you're doing, and really mean it. This song does exactly that, and it does it very well.
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