Niels Orens
Niels Orens is an electronic music producer with a knack for blending acoustic and electronic textures into a soundscape that feels deeply human. With deep basslines, warm cello harmonies, and a classical heart beating beneath rich electronic layers, Orens invites you into a sonic world where emotion takes the lead. His introspective yet dynamic live sets blur the lines between acoustic and electronic, calm and chaos. Following the release of his 2024 EP s/low nights, Orens continues to carve out space for reflection in a fast-paced scene. Fresh from collaborations with Max Cooper and performances across Europe, his AV live show will be featured at Hit The City.
High Hi
Emerging from Belgium's fertile underground with the quiet assurance of those who know exactly what they're doing, this trio has methodically carved out a space where atmospheric experimentation and razor-sharp pop sensibilities coexist in perfect equilibrium. The Antwerp-based trio debuted with a dreamy, shoegaze-infused style that evolved across releases into a nuanced balance of introspection and accessible hooks.
LYVIA
LYVIA’s sound cuts through with raw, soulful melodies and sharp spoken-word verses, blending honesty and grit in equal measure. From busking on Nottingham’s streets to viral stripped-back street performances, she turns shy reflections into powerful anthems inspired by Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill. With sold-out UK tour under the belt, it’s clear that Lyvia’s live shows have become a charged space where being unapologetically yourself is the real power move.
Chloe Slater
From the housing crisis to the impact of social media on young people: Chloe Slater packs a whole bunch of issues from the age of internet culture into catchy, and angst-driven guitar pop anthems.
The 21-year-old singer-songwriter on the rise, is carving her path in the realm of independent music. Born and raised in Bournemouth, she has been writing songs since she was 13 years old. After moving to Manchester for University, she found her voice in the effervescent open mic scene and has since been collaborating closely with writer/producer Jack Shute. As she continues to shed a light on overlooked issues, 2025 promises even more for her. Hear her out, she might just be the next big indie rock icon!
Aili
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Belgian-Japanese electro-pop duo Aili takes the stage! Their debut album ‘Nandakke?’ blends dreamy electro-pop and house with deeply personal tales of Japanese fashion and family traditions. Tracks like ‘Fashion’ and ‘Babychan’ have garnered airtime on influential stations such as KEXP and KCRW, while landing on major Spotify playlists like Metropolis and Pollen, reaching millions of listeners. The album even claimed the top spot on KCRW’s Top 30 Album Chart. Known for their high-voltage live performances, Aili has graced legendary stages, toured alongside L’Impératrice, and sold-out clubs across Japan. Their playful dynamic and electrifying stage presence captivate audiences, leaving them spellbound.
Slew
Imagine a world where soundscapes seamlessly blend into emotive storytelling; that's the vibrant universe of Slew. Fresh off the release of his explosive debut mixtape F Shrouded in mystery yet brimming with artistic fire, this rising alt-pop innovator captivates with haunting vocals, genre-bending production, and lyrics that linger. Praised by critics and beloved by fans, Slew’s fearless creativity has earned them accolades, press buzz, and a growing cult following hungry for more. Their live performances are nothing short of electric, unpredictable, intimate, unforgettable. As the alternative scene twists and turns, Slew emerges not just as an artist, but as a movement. Catch them now, before the rest of the world catches up.
Takeshi's Cashew
Highway, dance floor, solitary beach — Takeshi's Cashew provides the perfect soundtrack for every scenario. Their music is wildly eclectic and arranged with flair, falling somewhere between music school precision and anarchic creativity. The six musicians push the boundaries of melody and rhythm, using a variety of instruments that only the most dedicated music nerds could identify. Their performances feature lovely melodies, whimsical flutes, diverse percussion, and carefully selected vintage synthesizers, all with a touch of echo that transports listeners to an idealized hippie world before bringing them back to reality.
In their second album, Enter J’s Chamber (2023), Takeshi’s Cashew blends groovy rhythms with electronic beats and 70s psychedelic rock, all recorded in analogue and bursting with vibrant colors. Curious about what psychedelic cosmofunk is all about? Then you'll have have to experience Takeshi's Cashew live.
Yellowstraps
Electric guitar loops, vocals, and piano drift through a sea of reverb, interlaced with elements of UK garage, 2-step, and neo-soul-infused drums: Yellowstraps presents a hybrid art form that pushes the boundaries of genres. The outcome is remarkably cohesive, enchanting, and at times, sensual, with irresistibly catchy melodies throughout. Recently propelled by the success of his track ‘Slowdown (girl what’s up),’ which garnered millions of streams on Spotify, Yvan Murenzi reappropriates the garage atmosphere he loves so much and decides to reformulate it. Infusing it with his unique artistic vision, characterized by his electric ukulele and his alter ego, vividly portrayed in his handcrafted videos. In early 2024, he collaborated with Sofiane Pamart to remix his own track ‘blue,’confirming his mastery of this hybrid formula between soaring sounds and dry UK-style drums. For fans of Tom Misch, Daniel Ceasar, Jordan Rakei, River Tiber, and Moonchild, Yellowstraps.