Francesca Tarantino – “Hold On To Me”

Based in Orlando, Florida, this indie pop-rock singer and songwriter fell in love with music at a very young age, thanks to her music-loving parents. Getting her first taste of performing in a school talent show, she got involved with musical theatre. She’s taken singing and guitar lessons and now is honing her craft as part of the Artist Development Program at Dreamwalker Music Evolution. Inspired by artists like KISS, The Beatles and Paramore, she debuted with “My Runaway” in 2023.

Telling the emotional and relatable tale of a feeling of desperation knowing that a loved one might leave and feeling helpless to stop them, her new single is an impassioned pop-rock power gem. Starting the song slow with a mellow rhythm and a stirring electric guitar draws us in and leads us to the vigorous chorus where both the drums and guitars get some added oomph. And with her authentic and rousing vocals and an invigorating fiery guitar solo, this vivid groove has it all.