Marlon Hoffstadt & Peter Xan Bring A Cross-Genre Frenzy On “Hold You Close”

Written By: Big C

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Photo Credit: Nils Reuter

Every collision creates a spark and some ignite an entire room. Marlon Hoffstadt and Afrogrunge trailblazer Peter Xan unleash that voltage on Hold You Close. This track is a high-octane fusion of trance intensity, rapid-fire vocal spirit, and poetic spoken word. The record surges between relentless momentum and airy instrumental breaks, showcasing a sonic chemistry built for festival stages and late-night warehouses alike. Hoffstadt explains that the track has been a staple in his sets all year, amplified by Peter Xan’s electrifying cameos across Los Angeles, New York, and his recent Warehouse Project takeover in the UK. Together, they blur boundaries with magnetic conviction.

As anticipation peaks for Hoffstadt’s 2026 return to the U.S., this collaboration stands as a vivid example of his rule-breaking, crowd-shifting artistry. The visualizer captures that kinetic energy of blurring flashing lights, sprinting BPMs, and two artists pushing each other into new creative terrain. With All Yours (Extended) fresh off a sold-out ADE takeover and upcoming appearances at Ultra Miami, Coachella, and Australia dates, Hoffstadt continues leveling up as dance music’s neon-haired disruptor. Peter Xan arrives as the perfect counterpart, an indie renegade whose “Afrogrunge” ethos blends Nigerian heritage, alt-rock rebellion, and razor-sharp hooks. Stream "Hold You Close,” watch the visualizer, and follow both artists as they redefine the architecture of modern club culture.

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