Thys
This is Thys (Thijs de Vlieger): DJ, producer and composer from the north of the Netherlands. His DJ sets are a reflection of a two-decade-long musical course. With razor-sharp and unexpected mixing, he seamlessly blends a multitude of bass heavy genres. Creating energetic waves, not afraid to make bold leaps, but never losing sight of the groove. Never tied down to one sound or genre. As a member of widely recognised electronic music trio Noisia, Thys has toured the world for decades and collaborated with range of top tier artists like The Prodigy and Skrillex.
When producing club music De Vlieger loves to mix up BPMs and moods. His recent Shoulder To Shoulder (2023). The EP is a clear statement of intent in that regard: a love letter to club music and the intuitive feeling of togetherness that loud music in a dark room can unlock for us.
H31R
Building on a mutual desire to bridge the gap between hip hop and electronic music, H31R (pronounced heir/air) creates an enigmatic but complementary sonic experience that pushes the fickle boundaries of genre. The duo, consisting of producer and composer JWords and Brooklyn rapper/vocalist maassai, both grew up listening to a variety of genres and are using the sounds of their youth to expand on the potential and style of their own music. Their debut ve·loc·i·ty (2020) showcased a speed and grit not heard before in underground music. Its singular amalgamation of hip hop and electronic music, further characterized by flecks of jazz, juke, Jersey club and boom bap, noted a direction in music unbound by the confines of genre. The album’s enigmatic sound paired with a collage of self-affirmations caught wind from the likes of Pitchfork, The Wire, Brooklyn Vegan, Okayplayer, Cabbages and Bandcamp, who called ‘ve·loc·i·ty’ “a marvel of momentum”. Their latest album, HeadSpace (2023), confidently expands their electronic rap vision, featuring wonky, out-of-this-world tracks with a wildly futuristic vibe.
MC Drivah
After hosting raves and main stages left, right and center such as Rampage, NOX, Sunrise Festival and Paaspop, MC Drivah knows exactly how to handle performing to a large audience. Equipped with an extremely diverse music taste and skillset, versatile and well experienced, rest assured that the microphone is in capable hands.
Staatseinde
The interstellar cosmonauts from Staatseinde have landed their spaceship in 2006 to bring their sound, described as ’Neue-Niederländische-Welle’ (New Dutch Wave), Robo-punk or bumper car-techno to earth. From wave to EBM, from NDW to punk and techno and everything else in and out of the box. Going to a show of Staatseinde is like going to the club meeting up with Kraftwerk on speed and The Sex Pistols on Acid. Staatseinde creates a theatrical mix of pulsing electro with nostalgic hopeful synth lines, all performed live with synthesizers, a sequencer and tantalizing vocals.
SUBFICTION
SUBFICTION is a veiled artist and guide of absorbing audiovisual worlds. Worlds that consist of organic elements, contaminated by technology, exploring musical landscapes beyond genres. The guide, SUBFICTION, controls these worlds through live performance and provides the audience an interface between fiction and reality. The universal creature demolishes every dance floor glitching and switching between melancholic breakbeats, IDM and narrative driven house and hip-hop.
SUBFICTION provides your naughty nightly escapades with some of the most sub-soakin’ breakbeats and flashy, futuristic visuals (for all you after-freaks, bassheads and rainbow ravers). In 2022 SUBFICTION seemed to appear and disappear, often unannounced, at festivals and underground parties.This Casper the fashionable ghost lookin character always gets every audience to go completely berserk.
Polyphonic
Polyphonic is the most energetic orchestra you’ll ever experience! This booming orchestra has been throwing parties all across The Netherlands with their unique blend of classical music and drum ’n bass. Their unique covers were praised by the likes of Noisia, Netsky and Macky Gee and have gathered a dedicated following on YouTube. Polyphonic was developed by a large group of musicians, including the renowned Phion Orchestra, drummer Koen Herfst (Armin van Buuren), vocalist Diandra Faye (Da Tweekaz) and drum ’n bass rapper Wolf MC. Expect a euphoric multi-genre party.
Madster
All it needed was one drum & bass show to get him hooked. The idea of a heavy hitting, rolling sound was the birth of Eindhoven-based Madster. Nowadays, with over 10 years of experience and shows like Rampage, We Are Electric and Korsakov, as well as a residency at NOX, his trademark mixing and big selection makes him a crowds favourite. Whether it's neuro, beats or halftime, Madster knows how to throw a party.
Tantron
Next up: Tantron! In recent years, the DJ/producer has created and refined his own style. Tantron already put himself in the spotlight with his own productions, remixes and viral edits of tracks such as 'Baddadan' (Chase & Status) and 'Pump It' (Black Eyed Peas). After performing at VISSA, WTF and opening the mainstage at Rampage Open Air 2023, Tantron brings his hyperactive drum 'n bass to Hit The City.