Frans Kalf
Frans Kalf is a cynically joyful life artist, half Amsterdammer, half Ghentian. With catchy songs and sharp lyrics, he guides you through a bittersweet world under the approving gaze of Shaffy and Brel. A place for heartbreaks and belly laughs alike. His debut single, “Terwijl Je Voor Me Stond”, out January 21, fuses chanson with indie and folk, instantly defining his signature sound. Already a Sound Track laureate, Frans captivates stages across the Low Countries and tours with Dressed Like Boys, Kaat Van Stralen, and Johannes Is Zijn Naam.
Fellatio
With their jagged, propulsive sound, Fellatio became a lightning-quick live sensation, spreading like a blight from Rotterdam’s underground scene to the great beyond. Their pilgrimage has just begun, make sure you don’t miss out!
Honey I’m Home
These Dutch newcomers merge alternative 90s rock with a fresh modern twist. From intimate moments to explosive climaxes, their live performances are full of dynamic range. With their unique blend of shoegaze, indie and emo, echoes of Smashing Pumpkins, Slow Pulp and My Bloody Valentine are resonating through.
Silver Lake
The Hague’s indie duo Silver Lake returns with nocturnal, melancholic art-pop. After a year of writing and recording, they offer a nuanced sound that blurs indie and ’60s-inspired folk-pop. Marleen Hoebe’s intimate vocals explore life’s tender moments while Jesse Koch’s lush arrangements expand their sonic world. With singles like Put Me Under, Beaches, and Don’t You Waste Our Time, Silver Lake has captured Dutch radio attention and supported artists including Rufus Wainwright and Son Mieux.
Automatic
Balancing irreverence with sharp commentary, L.A. band Automatic serves perky grooves and pop melodies with a dark sense of humor and a renewed sense of momentum. Izzy Glaudini (synths, vocals) and Halle Saxon (bass, vocals) believe messages of change land best with a backbeat and a cheeky groove - and on their new album Is It Now?, they ask us to confront the world’s oppressive structures with fresh urgency.
Fit
Utrecht’s own Fit delivers a high-voltage cocktail of post-punk grit, shoegaze haze, and hip-hop swagger. With every performance, they craft a one-of-a-kind sonic experience, igniting the stage with infectious energy that sweeps the crowd into a wild, unstoppable frenzy. Expect nothing less than a show where boundaries blur and the music takes over
Michael Ekow & May
Michael Ekow is a versatile, boundary-pushing artist who effortlessly blends indie, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and house into a distinctive sound of his own. With poetic lyricism layered over infectious beats, he transforms raw emotion into immersive musical experiences. Of Ghanaian heritage and raised in Germany and England, Ekow now calls the Netherlands home. His multicultural background deeply informs both his sound and storytelling, drawing inspiration from a wide range of artists, including Rod Stewart and Florence Welch.
Future Husband
Nothing truly ends or begins inside Future Husband’s cinematic synthesis of synth-pop, neo-soul and indie rock. Their music acts almost like a portal between heaven and earth with some smooth-as-silk bass action to weld it all together. Built on friendship, they bring a raw and immersive energy to every performance.
Josylvio
Josylvio, a.k.a. Mr. Hella Cash, has been striding through the Dutch hip-hop scene for years. Driven by a raw street mentality and a razor-sharp style, the Dutch-Egyptian rapper released the hard-hitting Ma3seb in 2016. That proved to be just the beginning of a series of #1 albums. And that is not even mentioning the number of timeless hip-hop bangers: ‘Le7nesh’, ‘Westside’, ‘Ride or Die’, ‘Catch Up’, ‘Op Je Hoede’, ‘Oost West, Thuis Best’, and ‘Gimma’, to name just a few.
jet van der steen
Jet is no ‘slick pop star’. She comes across as someone who could be your girl next door, but one with a razor-sharp pen, a big heart, and a middle finger in her back pocket for anyone who underestimates her. She radiates something rebellious, authentic, and empathetic all at the same time. Her sound has developed strongly in recent years, mixing electronics with her distinctive pop sound.