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Pixie McCann

Pixie McCann is an indie pop singer-songwriter known for her emotional, highly personal songwriting. Her music blends melodic acoustic elements with contemporary indie pop sensibilities. Her artistry as a singer-songwriter is evident in both her songwriting and on-stage charisma, and she has already begun to carve out a name for herself through a series of notable performances. For those passionate about discovering genuine, emerging talent in live music, following Pixie McCann is essential. Don’t miss one of indie pop’s most promising new voices live on stage.


FIEP

FIEP delivers indie rock that reaches beyond catchy hooks and sharp melodies. For fans of Wet Leg, Porridge Radio and Alvvays, FIEP explores restless thoughts, doubt, and daydreams wrapped in playful observations and unexpected twists. After the debut EP ’77 Stokes Croft’ (2023) and shows at Eurosonic Noorderslag, Paaspop, Zwarte Cross and Dauwpop, FIEP returns with the double EP ‘FRIED RICE, MOON BLISS’ . A more impulsive, playful sound, fueled by live recordings with her five-piece band and bursting with energy.


Pyo

What if Joy Division and Ekkstacy got lost in neon-soaked ‘90s HongKong? That’s what Pyo, the electrifying project of Brussels-based Karel Piot, sounds like. Somewhere between Ekkstacy, Mareux, and The Haunted Youth, Pyo blends modern post-punk and the new wave sounds of the 1980s. In his retro cyberpunk universe, drenched in wavy dreams, Pyo reveals his direct and introspective lyrics.


Bandit

From Liverpool, UK, Alt/Post-Punk four-piece Bandit the band emerged with EPs ‘Here’s To Being Alive’ and ‘The Good Times Are Killing Me’. In 2025 they return with the ‘Scandalous’ EP, led by single ‘Masquerade’, expanding their indie/alternative roots into a darker, shoegaze-tinged post-punk sound driven by guitar noise and introspective lyrics. They’ve earned support from BBC Radio 1, Radio X, BBC Introducing, Dork and DIY, and built a strong live reputation touring with The Reytons, IST IST and Deadletter, plus UK festival and headline appearances.


Slow Crush

Slow Crush is a band that thrives on evolution. After their acclaimed debut Aurora they toured relentlessly, building a global fanbase drawn to their immersive, swirling soundscapes. Their second album Hush continued their ascent, leading to sold-out shows and international acclaim. New music took a back seat for a while as the band focused on life on the road, but the four-year gap between Hush and their latest release brought fresh perspective and creative renewal. Their latest work, recorded with Lewis Johns at The Ranch, layers dreamy vocals with gritty guitars, glitchy textures, and even unexpected saxophone, reflecting themes of emotional burnout, reconnection, and the search for clarity.


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.


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.


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.


Blair Davie

This Scottish singer-songwriter is one of the UK’s most compelling, emerging talents. With his rare voice and songwriting that blends intimacy and emotional honesty, Blair Davie explores different themes. Drawing deeply from personal experiences and the stories of others who deserve to be heard, fans of Alex Warren, Dermot Kennedy and Tom Odell shouldn’t miss this one!


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.


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