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.
Lambrini Girls
This duo from Brighton leaves no performance unnoticed. With their cocktail of punk, pop, and indie, they tear up every stage. Their lyrics are full of social and political commentary and feminist rage, with which they are all too happy to flip the middle finger at society. Unprocessed traumas and influences from Le Tigre and The Spice Girls are clearly audible in the songs of this queer duo. Armed with a guitar, bass, and drums, Lambrini Girls are ready to conquer the world.
Hex Girlfriend
London-based Hex Girlfriend, the electrifying duo of Noah Yorke and James Knott, fuses rave, heavy rock, and industrial grooves into a theatrical sonic storm. Their live shows are a visual and auditory spectacle. Think striking costumes, white armor, and beats that won’t let you sit still. Debut EP No Golf Cart Parking (2024) tackles rebellion, self-worth, and social critique with playful yet heavy energy. Expect chaotic danceability, unexpected twists, and a band boldly defying norms.
Jools
Unpredictable, explosive and emotionally raw, Jools don’t mourn the past, they celebrate survival. Rising from the UK underground in 2023, they have become one of the country’s most vital new punk collectives, earning praise from BBC Radio 1 and tastemakers like Kerrang! and DIY. Their debut album Violent Delights begins and ends with the same defiant mantra: “These violent delights have violent ends”. A statement of identity, autonomy and intent. Co-vocalists Kate Price and Mitch Gordon trade between harmony and confrontation, beauty and brutality, over a sound that fuses punk attitude with flashes of metal, rap and post-hardcore.
DEADLETTER
Born in Yorkshire and forged through friendship, DEADLETTER crashes into Hit The City with unstoppable momentum. What started in 2020 as a tight bond between Zac Lawrence, Alfie Husband, and George Ullyott has evolved into a fierce six-piece powerhouse. Drawing on the sharp pulse of LCD Soundsystem, the edge of The Stranglers, and the wild spirit of Captain Beefheart, they twist lyrical mazes around explosive alt-rock grooves. After their acclaimed debut Hysterical Strength earned four stars from NME, the band now surges forward with their electrifying second album, Existence Is Bliss. Dark, danceable, irresistible. DEADLETTER are one of the UK’s most thrilling new forces.
Mouth Ulcers
London’s Mouth Ulcers are the new pulse of dark post-punk. Drawing from legends like The Cure, Bauhaus, and Twin Tribes, they fuse tribal drums, moody baritone vocals, and atmospheric guitars into a sound critics call “music for vampires to dance to.” Already turning heads with sold-out UK and Netherlands shows, the quartet delivers music that’s urgent, intoxicating, and irresistibly cool. With their debut EP on the horizon via Lab Records and a summer live run set to ignite.
SERVE
SERVE is a sonic statement, a genuine story told by way of unabated riffs, pummeling breakdowns and gut-wrenching hooks. Expect metallic hardcore with old-school and modern influences, ranging from Converge and Slipknot to Fit For An Autopsy and Spirit Box. This is purgation through sound. A raw confrontation with unhealed scars and freshly torn wounds. From the harrowing EPs Life Isn’t Lived, It Is Suffered Through and Deeper Into The Wound, to the full-length The Light Outlives The Sun and the crushing single An Angel Entombed, SERVE turns pain into power and chaos into catharsis.
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.
L.A. Sagne
L.A. SAGNE explodes on stage. Brimming, screaming, loving, and making everything move. Four friends? Maybe, but don’t think of them as a polite biography entry. You hear their bond in every punchy riff, every anarchic drumbeat. Since 2025, they’ve conquered Noorderslag, Best Kept Secret, Paaspop, and more, with tours alongside Girls To The Front and Ploegendienst. Their debut album drops April 2026, but for now, singles like I’m A Girl and I Paint Walls smash expectations. Melodic punk anthems, dystopian guitars, and roaring energy.
Snackbar
Formed in Amsterdam, Snackbar delivers a fatal dose of feminist hard rock with screaming organs, cutting guitars and compelling punk rhythms. The goal: claiming more space for women and other marginalized groups. The means: loud, direct, Dutch noise. The result: a chaotic explosion of feminist punk and 70s hard rock.