Death Sells
Death Sells, a four-piece from Eindhoven, forges a fierce connection between grunge, noise, and punk that grabs you and won’t let go. Get ready to be pulled into a world of tinnitus-inducing dissonance, bone-crushing riffs, and songs that feel more familiar than your average TikTok scroll. Buckle up — their live shows are raw, relentless, and unmistakably real.
Lézard
The ongoing collapse of civilization is a lot easier to stomach with a spicy groove — something Belgium-based collective Lézard has figured out fast. Beneath the band’s precise, almost functional geometry simmers a feverish hysteria: a Boogie Wonderland for oddballs, misfits, and lost souls you can’t help but join. Channeling the spirit of Devo, LCD Soundsystem, XTC, and Belgian pioneers Telex, Lézard has already turned heads with their ‘disco vogue’ brand of art punk. They wear their garish pop smarts like a too-tight three-piece suit on the hottest summer day — loud, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.
LYVIA
LYVIA’s sound cuts through with raw, soulful melodies and sharp spoken-word verses, blending honesty and grit in equal measure. From busking on Nottingham’s streets to viral stripped-back street performances, she turns shy reflections into powerful anthems inspired by Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill. With sold-out UK tour under the belt, it’s clear that Lyvia’s live shows have become a charged space where being unapologetically yourself is the real power move.
Angry Blackmen
Angry Blackmen are the Chicago duo tearing into the horrors of modern America with raw poetry and spine-snapping industrial hip hop. On their 2024 album The Legend of ABM, Quentin Branch and Brian Warren waste no time. Jumping straight into a barrage of glitchy, noise-heavy beats and pathos-laced bars about themes such as racism, capitalism, addiction, and survival. It’s a 30-minute blast of existential urgency told through personal anecdotes and razor-sharp wordplay. Expect their live shows to be just as unfiltered and loud. An electrifying deep-dive into the pre-apocalyptic world we’re already living in.
Vampire Boyfriend
Vampire Boyfriend serve up dreamy alt-pop with a bite. Think jangle guitars, gloomy aesthetics, and lyrics that flirt with darkness but always land somewhere tender. It’s the sound of a grown-up teen goth making peace with her past, wrapped in sixties shimmer and deadpan charm. Led by Janine van Osta, the Rotterdam-based four-piece bring introspective songs to life on stage with a wink and a ritual, offering a soundtrack for self-acceptance that knows the power of a well-placed ABBA reference, or a Satanic chant.
unpeople
unpeople deliver raw riffs, catchy melodies, and honest lyrics fueled by frustration with the world. Guitarists Jake Crawford and Luke Caley, bassist Em Lodge, and drummer Richard Rayner blend heaviness with harmony to create a sound that’s both brutal and unforgettable. Their self-titled EP grabbed serious attention—earning praise from Metal Hammer and BBC Radio 1—and their intense, arena-ready hooks have left listeners and critics alike with “battle scars on the mind.” Rooted in their name, unpeople create music for anyone who’s ever felt invisible.
Slow Fiction
Slow Fiction came up in a fractured New York scene, rehearsing wherever would have them and chasing the sound that stuck. What they landed on is something heavy heavy on fuzz, restless guitars, and a sharp undercurrent of modern-day unease. Think Sonic Youth meets early-2000s indie, with none of the polish. Their ‘Crush’ EP (2024) captures that tension in motion, but it’s on stage where it really clicks: tight grooves, tangled guitars, and chaos that feels just about under control.
Pol
Pol’s sound takes clear inspiration from new wave legends like Depeche Mode, The Cure, and Visage, blending shimmering synths with driving rhythms refreshed with a modern edge. On stage, brothers Matthijs and Ruben Pol, both professional models, effortlessly shift between guitars, synths, and percussion, immersing the audience in a sleek ‘80s-inspired synthwave experienc where music and fashion collide.
Philine
Step into Philine’s world of dreamy indie pop, where sparkling melodies meet honest, glowing vocals. With over half a million streams and Dutch radio love for her debut EP so sick of myself, she’s quickly making waves. Her new EP the side effects of living in a fantasy—mixed by Matt Wiggins (Adele, Florence + The Machine, Lorde) - marks her leap forward. Drawing inspiration from Holly Humberstone, The War on Drugs, and Phoebe Bridgers, Philine’s vivid storytelling and shimmering sound craft live shows that stop you in your tracks.
Parker Fans
Parker Fans are a kinetic Dutch trio turning chaos into a dancefloor love language. Powered by groovy basslines, jagged synths, and crunchy drum samples, their sound feels like a high school mixtape gone off the rails—equal parts Boyz II Men, Beastie Boys, and Vengaboys. Live, they’re a sweaty, unhinged explosion of pop hooks and art-school mischief, delivered with charm and zero dead weight. What began as dusty MPC beats has grown into full-throttle mayhem across clubs and festivals. Tracks like “Pool Of Fish” and “Skincare” bounce between breakbeats and electro freakouts, designed to keep bodies in motion.