Sandro Cavazza's 'Don't Hold Me' Live Session Acoustic Version Out Now

A track which Cavazza says is about "a relationship that's not great for you and you need to let go," the NYLON premiered "Don't Hold Me" marches forward with brooding elegance finding solace in its deeply personal confessional. Of the new live session and acoustic version, Cavazza continues, "[they were] recorded in a beautiful church. It's simply an amazing place to be in for many reasons, the acoustics, the art and the atmosphere fits perfect for the acoustic tone of the song."

"Don't Hold Me" follows last month's release of debut track, "What It Feels Like," a striking debut mixing subtle electronics with lush string flourishes and cradled by Cavazza's gorgeous longing vocal. The track was also accompanied by a live session video as well as remixes from Italy's ANGEMI, Denmark's KANT, and SF up-and-comer Ben Maxwell, in addition to a subdued acoustic version of the track.

Sandro is no newcomer to songwriting and has been honing his chops since childhood. He's since found a stride in honest, straightforward pop music anchored by a voice that is emotive in its most undeniable form. "The songs are all connected by honesty," he proclaims.

That said, the road to his current project certainly hasn't been without its forks. He spent a short-lived stint at Stockholm music academy Rytmus (boasting alumni such as Icona Pop and Tove Lo), took an extended charity trip to Brazil, and traversed the U.S. on a writing tour setting up pop-up recording studios at National Parks throughout the country. It was these experiences, however fragmented, that solidified his belief that music was his only path.

Sandro Cavazza's forthcoming debut self-titled EP represents a body of work that delves deep into personal experiences portrayed through a universal lens while compromising no authenticity. As he puts it,"I really look up to artists who do what they want to do, who have a lot of integrity. Where you feel the decisions are made not around the dollar signs but by what they actually want to do."

Sandro made his live debut this year at 'Where's The Music' in Norrköping, Sweden. Stay tuned for more tour announcements soon.

Stream "Don't Hold Me" below now and be on the lookout for more from Sandro Cavazza's debut EP, due out spring 2017.

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