Rijnbaart
Rijnbaart pushes the boundaries of Dutch pop. The Rotterdam producer crafts a magical sound, blending sampler, guitar, and captivating vocals to create digital emotion and poetry. His music resonates deeply. As a producer, he has achieved significant success, including an Edison Award nomination with Dave Budha for their work on "Raamuit" and "Tuinen Van Het Licht," and collaborations with Cero Ismael, who has since become a prominent and acclaimed artist. In his solo projects, Rijnbaart incorporates ideas developed over time, resulting in a unique mix of electronic, rock, jazz, and hip-hop influences, fused with highly musical lo-fi hyperpop.
YVES
YVES, born in Amsterdam and raised in Almere, has had a deep connection to music from an early age. His mother's mixtape collection introduced him to R&B, hip-hop, and soul, influences that are clearly reflected in his music. Teaming up with producer SHY, YVES masterfully blends different musical worlds. Early 2020 saw the release of his highly anticipated debut EP, SADDERDAYS, a rich tapestry of neo-soul, R&B, hip-hop, and jazz.
Following SADDERDAYS, YVES continued to make waves with subsequent EPs HIGHSANDGOODBYES and GODSPEED, cementing his place in the Dutch music scene. Having debuted on several major stages and festivals, YVES is just getting started, with much more to come. His performance at Hit The City being one of those things.
The Pill
Simply giggling at the hurdles of life. Drawing from dire situations, like your scaffolder seeing you naked, and the woes of your hair being too blonde. Spending their time on The Isle of Wight, The Pill have been creating iconic ‘jank’ punk music since the beginning of 2019, and writing tunes that talk about the big issues with a fun sprinkle of satire. Consisting of two girlies, Lily and Lottie, on vocals, guitar and bass, with Rufus on drums. It’s intense relatability, extraordinary energy and lots of subjects that you wouldn’t share with your dad. Get in gear for giggles and wiggles with The Pill.
Durry
Durry is a duo consisting of songwriter Austin - a millennial - and his sister Taryn, a Gen-Z. By joining forces, they show just how much the neighboring generations have in common. The immediate result of their musical partnership was the pop-punk/alternative anthem 'Who’s Laughing Now', which leads with wry, tongue-in-cheek lyrics about the futility of young adulthood. After posting an unfinished version of it on TikTok, it swiftly took off, galvanizing thousands of viewers who shared their coming-of-age frustrations. Invoking alternative, pop, and pop-punk influences such as Weezer, Sum 41, the White Stripes, and the Killers, their album Suburban Legend (2023), contains songs packed with energy, gumption, and razor-sharp lyricism that explores themes around suburbia, capitalism, mundanity, ambition, perseverance, passion, mental health — and Taco Bell. Regardless of where you are in life — city or suburbs, school or work, or pursuing a creative dream of your own — Durry will meet you there with a wink and a high five.
Kans
A few years back, rapper YOUNGBAEKANSIE was turning heads at nearly every festival, gaining fame for his role in 'Doe Je Dans' by Bizzey and delivering one of 101Barz's catchiest hooks with 'SAUCEMAN'. Fast forward to today, Randall Felter, now going by Kans, has taken a whole new path, delving into sensitive R&B with influences from hip-hop, trap, and his Caribbean heritage. Through his latest project, he reaffirms the Dutch hip-hop scene's wealth with talent. On his sophomore album, 'hennessy & beckies' (2022), he's joined by established names like Jonna Fraser, Murda, Yade Lauren, and Ray Fuego. Yet, the whole album has an incredible sensitiveness and freshness to its sound. Among his favorite artists and key musical influences are Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Future, André 3000, Drake, The Weeknd, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Hef.
Sky Feliz
Sky Feliz effortlessly spans genres like alternative R&B, neo-soul and electronic sounds, showcasing her eclectic music palette. As a true visionary, Sky not only graces the stage with her soulful vocals but also commands the creative process as a songwriter, producer and actress. Her music is a testament to her versatility, seamless transitioning from personal and intimate tunes to grand, electrifying performances.
Cherym
Cherym belongs to the new-school queer rockers that has been on the rise in the past few years. Rooted in 90s rock, their resentless enthusiasm and boundless energy encapsulates who they are as people. Once started as a kick-back against a local music boy group, they now share the experiences as a sparkling, powerful liveband.