Q1 was a banger!
While 2025 was overflowing with highlights, looking back at just the first quarter of 2026 we’re marveling at how utterly stupendous 2026 has already been for Dutch Holly! In January, we returned to Miami, AZ – our favorite arts oasis in the Superstition Mountains – to produce and perform at Synthesis Microfest 2. Last year’s inaugural Synthesis Microfest really ignited something in Miami, and the sequel was even better!
Our production company, Low Key Organic curated Synthesis 2 featuring returning acts Courtney Odom, Gracklz, ALLHAILPAN, and of course, Dutch Holly. We also brought new talent: Mark Matos, Jason Mysteria, Home Game, and Gnawvy.
Taking It Downtown
Less than a month later, we produced and performed at The Merchant Tapes: Sonidos Electrónicos. The Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center right in the heart of central Phoenix. This was an especially great venue for our talent: Mark Matos, Courtney Odom, Gracklz and Dutch Holly. Phoenix hip-hop legend DoneOne TheFinisher was an absolute firecracker of a host for the evening with ALLHAILPAN on decks.
Lingering Longer for Brunch
Most recently, we kicked off the main stage at Holopalooza 2, curated by our homie Richard of I Am Hologram and hosted at a really bumpin’ venue, Linger Longer Lounge in north Phoenix. In fact, we went back there Sunday morning on our way out of town to discover a truly swingin’ brunch scene! Linger Longer does not mess around, highly recommend. At Holopalooza 2, we got to see our dear buds Hotrock Supajoint Baby K, and the man of mystery known to YouTube as “Studio Audience” on the Hotrock Supajoint SupaShow. It was our distinct privilege to catch an acoustic set by their supa-showmie, John Banks Jr who positively ripped it up. We got a screaming deal on merch from our ever-awesome Tucson friends Barefoot on Bumblebees, and rocked out to sets from The Black Hole, Vertigo, and 20Ft Neon Jesus.
Can’t Stop the Rock in Q2!
As if that weren’t enough awesome, things are heating up for Quarter 2. Low Key Organic is helping out with the Artist Green Room and promotion for the 14th Miami Loco Arts and Music Festival, and Dutch Holly is again closing down the Park Stage on Saturday Night, April 18th.
And less than a month after, we’re headed back down to the Superstitions to play our first return performance at Superior Music Fest 5 in Superior, AZ.
Some indie electronica duos have all the fun!
