Lolo Zouaï – Holding On Single Review: A Glimpse into Reverie

Lolo Zouaï’s “Holding On” is the Heartbreak We Didn’t Know We Needed

If you’ve been following Lolo Zouaï since the High Highs to Low Lows days, you know she’s the queen of the “bittersweet banger.” But her new single, “Holding On,” feels like a total shift in gravity.

Dropped on February 4th, this isn’t just a catchy pop track—it’s a raw, hypnotic look into the kind of grief that sticks to your ribs. It’s the lead-up to her third album, Reverie (dropping April 24), and if this is the vibe she’s bringing, we’re in for a beautiful, emotional wreck of a record.

Beyond the Breakup: The Story Behind the Song

While most pop songs use “holding on” as a metaphor for a messy ex, Lolo is digging much deeper here. The track is a tribute to her best friend, Hanna, who passed away back in 2021.

You can hear the weight in her voice. It’s about that weird identity crisis you hit when you lose someone—the struggle between wanting to stay the person you were when they were alive and realizing you’re forced to grow into someone new.

“Holding on to who I was before / Before I lost you…”

It’s moody, it’s airy, and it’s unapologetically honest.

A French Coastal Fever Dream

The music video (directed by Alex Acy) is a mood all on its own. Shot in the coastal town of Lacanau, France, it ditches the flashy, “Playgirl” aesthetic for something that feels more like an indie film. It’s cold, cinematic, and perfectly captures that feeling of being alone with your thoughts by the ocean.

What’s Coming with Reverie?

This album feels like Lolo is finally coming home—literally. She’s leaning heavily into her French roots, with over half the tracks on Reverie exploring that part of her identity.

The Reverie Quick-Stats:

  • The Date: April 24, 2026.

  • The Sound: Think dark, sensual textures, heavy R&B influence, and subtle Arabic melodies.

  • The Circle: She’s bringing in heavy hitters like Dinos, Lous and the Yakuza, and Disiz.

Standout Singles Vibe Check
Holding On The emotional gut-punch
Les Mots (ft. Dinos) Smooth, bilingual late-night energy
3AM in San Francisco The classic Lolo moody-trap sound

The Verdict

“Holding On” proves that Lolo Zouaï doesn’t need high-concept gimmicks to command a room. By stripping things back and letting her vocals carry the grief, she’s created something that feels timeless. It’s a song for the “in-between” moments—when you’re not quite healed, but you’re still standing.

Go stream “Holding On” and get your tissues ready for Reverie this April.