The Holdup: Rock Band in New York

About The Holdup

The Holdup is a group from San Jose, California, working in the overlap of rock and pop with reggae-rock roots and touches of hip-hop and indie. Their songs lean on steady grooves and direct hooks, a structure that translates cleanly to a club room. In New York City they appear at Mercury Lounge, where the close quarters put the rhythm section and vocal phrasing in the foreground. They have shared bills with acts including Cydeways and Dylan Reese, and their live sets favor cohesion over spectacle.