Iskander Moon
Iskander Moon is the folk-pop project of singer-songwriter Iskander, who expresses his love through songs crafted behind ivory keys. Growing up next to the canal made him ponder the natural flow of life, which has influenced the songs he writes today, evoking a warm winter embrace. With the accompaniment of his warm tenor voice, he creates simple, sincere pop songs with catchy lyrics. Think Bon Iver, James Bay, or Tom Odell.
Debby Friday
After she was born in Nigeria, Debby Friday emigrated to Canada, where she discovered the sensual seduction of nightlife. She drifted from rave to party, from nightclub to basement, completely surrendered to the escapism of hard everyday life. With her multidisciplinary talent she creates the kind of danceable pop that the future is built on. Debby dares to look beyond the sadness and cruelty, and to celebrate the deep valleys that only make our highest peaks more beautiful. It provides a colorful sound palette, far beyond black and white thinking, and into the world of nuance.
Brintex Collective
Rotterdam-based jazz collective Brintex Collective began as a trio and has since grown into a six-piece formation. Their sound is inspired by jazz music with influences from hip-hop and electronic music, such as Alfa Mist and Robert Glasper. In 2023 they released their self-titled debut EP and have performed at Metropolis Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and Into The Great Wide Open, among others.
CHARLOT
By combining warm strings, synthesizers and her serene voice, Dutch singer-songwriter CHARLOT translates her thoughts into music. “How could one be afraid of something so lovely? Sometimes, the scariest things in life are the most special.” After opening for Froukje, Wende and playing Grasnapolsky and Popronde, CHARLOT is coming to steal our hearts at Hit The City. For fans of Regina Spektor, AURORA & Agnes Obel.
ViceByLara
ViceByLara is taking the drum 'n bass scene by storm. In her DJ sets, she brings the audience on a journey through dark dancefloor vibes and neurofunk. ViceByLara started in 2021, yet her mixtapes already reached the attention of artists like NCT, T & Sugah, S9, SiLi en Polygon. Recently she has endeavored on an adventure with multiple female DJs in the form of a Drum & Bass collective called FLUX/X to show what women are capable of!
Julia Sabaté
Julia Sabaté invites you to start on a mesmerizing journey through the depths of passion, emotion, and raw feelings. Originating from a small town in The Netherlands, yet deeply rooted in her Spanish heritage, she fearlessly sets out on a musical adventure to reconnect with her roots. Driven by her innate connection to emotions, cherished memories, and personal stories, Julia weaves together a compelling blend of pop, electronic, and hip-hop influences. Each composition a gateway to uncharted territories, empowering listeners with strength, energy, and above all, the courage to embrace their own emotions. She already played an aftershow for ROSALÍA, and is on her way to become the next big pop artist.
Somebody's Child
Fan of Arctic Monkeys or Foster The People? Give Somebody’s Child a listen, the alias of Cian Godfrey. A groundbreaking voice in the Dublin music scene, Somebody’s Child hast fast become one of the hottest prospects in Ireland. His early singles and snappy and energetic live show has been creating a word-of-mouth buzz, and resulted in sold-out headline shows in the UK, a support slot for Kaiser Chiefs and an appearance on The Late Show. The songwriting often reflects on difficult mental health experiences, as well as the endearing happenings of a youngster growing up in Dublin.
The Royston Club
As often happens with great guitar bands, the members of The Royston Club met at school and ended up making music together. Now, the four-piece indie band has assembled millions of streams with their singles 'Mrs Narcissistic' and 'Cold Sweats', sold out their UK tours, and played a support slot for Miles Kane. A fan of The Wombats, The Strokes, Car Seat Headrest, or Franz Ferdinand? Make sure you don't miss this show!
Gustaf
Gustaf's goal is one that shines in its simplicity: to make you mosh. The band can rightfully claim a spot as one of the favorites in the New York underground scene, but they're also making waves beyond. They already played to sold-out venues supporting acts like IDLES and Dehd. Their music is danceable art-punk with disco beats and ripping guitar lines, akin to the likes of Talking Heads, ESG, and Parquet Courts. Debut album Audio Drag for Ego Slobs (2021) is just as enjoyable as its title suggests and it’s follow-up Package Pt. 2 (2024) is equally a total joy to hear. The hooks, riffs, and rhythms dig in instantly. But it’s the larger questions Gustaf asks about how we deal with ourselves and one another that make these songs so repeatable. The band finds the space between the good-times rock gig and the late-night philosophizing that happens when it’s over. Sing along, read along, dance along: Gustaf works on whatever level you need it.
CaitC
Hailing from Breda, CaitC is currently one of the brightest rising stars in the drum 'n bass scene. Playing a blend of the hottest hits, undiscovered gems and her productions, CaitC has already brought her colourful sets to some of the biggest events in Europe, including NOX, Rampage and Liquicity. As a producer, CaitC has a fast-growing catalogue with releases on Ridmic Records and Viper and she's been featured in UKF's 2023 'ones to watch' list.