Dublin’s rising pop sensation Shobsy returns with Hold Me Up, his second UK single. Following the critically acclaimed Champagne, the track has already garnered international airplay across 70 stations, further cementing his place among the likes of The Weeknd, Years & Years, and Harry Styles.
At its core, Hold Me Up is deeply personal. Described by Shobsy as a conversation with his vision of God, the song is a plea for strength in the face of hardship—a call to endure rather than escape. With shimmering synth-pop production and his signature soaring vocals, the track delivers an emotional punch wrapped in a soundscape that blends euphoria with introspection. Fans of George Michael and David Bowie will find themselves drawn to the track’s heartfelt delivery, while its genre-hopping rhythm echoes modern pop icons like Kylie and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Shobsy’s ascent has been nothing short of remarkable. From his standout performance on The Late Late Show—where his acoustic rework of Bronski Beat’s Smalltown Boy went viral—to signing a worldwide publishing deal with Pangea International Music Publishing (in partnership with Sony Music Publishing), his trajectory continues to rise. Next month, he heads to Los Angeles as a special guest at the International Music Industry Awards before taking on SXSW in Austin, Texas, followed by his biggest headline show to date at Whelan’s, Dublin, on March 22nd.
With a voice that commands attention and a storytelling ability that resonates deeply, Shobsy is proving himself as one of Ireland’s most exciting new exports. Hold Me Up is more than just a song—it’s an anthem for anyone searching for the strength to push forward, wrapped in a shimmering, cinematic pop moment.
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