TJE
Belgian trio TJE turned the Dutch diminutive suffix “-tje” into a striking band name. With minimal gear, they create a powerful, atmospheric sound that pushes their instruments toward dissonance and friction. Their debut EP, IDOLS, blends off-kilter electronica, melancholic avant-pop, and experimental post-rock, drawing comparisons to Portishead and Fever Ray. Versyck’s voice has been described as balancing “between childlike naivety and brooding intensity.” TJE has already made a strong live impact in Belgium and the Netherlands and will show why at Hit The City!
Ceebo
Raised in South London, this UK rapper knows how to blend cinematic production with lyrics that cut straight to the bone. Drawing from a wide palette of influences from Kendrick Lamar to J Hus, Ceebo crafts genre-fluid soundscapes that weave together elements of rap, R&B, afroswing and drill, all anchored by storytelling that feels both personal and generational.
Coalmine Canary
This bizarre mathcore/noise-punk outfit from Eindhoven knows how to melt together unusual time signatures, schizophrenic riffs and unhinged hardcorde punkbeats. Or as they call it themselves: ‘‘migraine-inducing math noise for (and by) people who need to go see a therapist.’’ Well… See you there!
Supermarkt
Supermarkt is a five-piece Noise rock band, hailing from the heart of Amsterdam. Their sound is raw, relentless, and unapologetically real. Think improvisation-fueled experimental punk, spiked with noise, Anatolian rock, no wave, and a hint of tinnitus. Their lyrics spin tales that are absurd, obscene, and utterly senseless. Just the way they like it.
LeBlanc
LeBlanc represents a new wave of Dutch-speaking artists from Brussels, fusing rap, punk, and electronic sounds into bold, unpredictable sonic collisions. His music is a rallying cry for anyone eager to unleash pure, unfiltered energy. In 2024, he unveiled his debut album, Nog Steeds Op Een Zoektocht, a fearless blend of rap and thundering electronic beats spanning DnB to hardcore. The record provides an introspective window into LeBlanc’s world, navigating the chaos of modern life. Sonically, he straddles the line between Joost and Zwangere Guy, with a dash of Prodigy’s bite to keep things sharp.
Greg Freeman
Greg Freeman delivers a live set where past and present collide in a blaze of urgency. The Maryland-born, Vermont-based songwriter excavates the eccentric ugliness of American history, transforming it into character-driven songs filled with violence, loss, revelation, and hard-won clarity. On his explosive sophomore album Burnover Freeman fuses high-voltage indie rock with a restless twang. Inspired by the myth-soaked Northeast and writers like Emily Dickinson, these songs hum with danger and possibility around every corner.
Alice Olsthoorn
Emerging from internet and queer rave culture, Alice Olsthoorn thrives on pushing boundaries with unapologetic humor and unapologetic extravagance. Her signature sound fuses hyperpop and high-energy club music into a futuristic sonic explosion that feels like stepping into tomorrow’s dancefloor. With sharp, playful yet powerful lyrics and an undeniable presence, she has earned her crown as the hyperpop princess of the Netherlands. After blowing away crowds at Milkshake, the Amsterdam Pride mainstage, and as opening act for Pabllo Vittar, Alice is ready to turn Hit The City into her glittering playground.
S10
Sharing her most personal stories through song, rap and spoken word, S10 has established herself as the crown princess of Dutch alt pop. With millions of streams, collaborations with the biggest artists of our country she knows how to touch all of our hearts with her vulnerable and impressive stories.
Gallamesh
Rising from the gritty underbelly of Amsterdam, Gallamesh is a relentless metalcore force forged in sweat, volume, and raw emotion. Drawing inspiration from hardcore punk and modern death metal, the band fuses crushing groove with razor-sharp intensity. Think the bone-shattering riffs of Chimaira, the commanding vocal power of Lamb of God, and the earth-splitting chugs of Kublai Khan TX. Gallamesh delivers high-energy performances that hit like a freight train: massive breakdowns, pounding rhythms, and a stage presence that leaves nothing standing. Their sound balances brute-force metalcore with introspective, hard-hitting lyrics.
Typhoon
This Dutch hip-hop musician gives a close look into his heart and soul with honest and vulnerable lyrics. As a celebration of being human, he always contains the message that we are enough: we are love. Through his colorful, energetic, and poetic stories, Typhoon takes you into the conversation taking place in society and shines his light on it. Never finger-pointing, but always connected.