Manchester-born Antony Szmierek is an artist and former special needs college English teacher known for blending spoken word, rap, and dance music. He won BBC 6 Music Artist of the Year in 2023 following his Poems To Dance To EP and debut album Service Station at the End of the Universe.
English R&B singer Jorja Smith, from Walsall, features soulful, jazz-tinged style influenced by Amy Winehouse. Known for hits like "Blue Lights," she rose to fame collaborating with Drake on "More Life."
Girls Don’t Sync is an electronic music collective featuring Gaia Ahuja, Hannah Lynch, Sophia Ryalls, and Matty Chiabi. Blending garage, house, and bass, they won DJ Mag’s 2022 Best of British Breakthrough DJ award. They run FOURMATION RECORDS and debuted singles like Come Thru and Gunshots.
DJ HEARTSTRING, a Berlin-based German duo of Jonas Hellberg and Leo Brede, emerged in 2021. They are celebrated for their Trance Dance Music (TDM), a high-speed, euphoric blend of trance-infused techno, Eurodance, and pop. Known for tear-jerking sets and viral performances, they were named BBC Radio 1 Future Dance Stars. Notable releases include "You Are The Sun, I Am The Sky" and collaborations with Narciss and KETTAMA.
Formed in London, British R&B trio FLO channels classic early-2000s harmonies. After winning the BRIT Rising Star award and breaking out with "Cardboard Box," they dropped their debut album "Access All Areas," joined by collaborators like Missy Elliott.
Belfast-born duo Bicep (Andrew Ferguson and Matthew McBriar) are acclaimed electronic music producers and DJs. Known for their eclectic blend of house, techno, and breakbeat, they gained renown through their "Feel My Bicep" blog and dynamic live shows. Popular tracks include "Glue" and "Apricots". Their albums, including "Bicep" and "Isles," have achieved chart success and industry recognition. They are celebrated for their influential sound and curation.
Essex-born minimal house DJ Rossi. rose from London club residencies at Fabric and Printworks to headline venues across the UK, Europe, and globally. In 2019, he topped the Beatport Minimal/Deep Tech charts and released music on labels like PIV, No Art, and Eastenderz.
UK electronic act Overmono are acclaimed for their live shows and breakthrough single So U Kno. The Welsh brothers released their debut album Good Lies in 2023 and have collaborated with Fred Again.., Joy Orbison, and Lil Yachty.
Andy C is a pioneering UK drum and bass DJ and producer. In 1992, he co-founded Ram Records, which became a driving force in the genre. As part of the duo Origin Unknown with Ant Miles, he produced the 1993 classic anthem Valley of the Shadows, and later formed the supergroup Ram Trilogy.
Partiboi69, born in Australia, is the CEO of Mutual Pleasure Records. Known for Electro Dank and K-Tech, he's famed for songs like “Freaky Dreamz” and live mix broadcasts.
South Korean-born, Berlin-based DJ, producer, and songwriter Peggy Gou plays techno, house, and electro. Known for singles like It Makes You Forget (Itgehane) and (It Goes Like) Nanana, she released her debut album, I Hear You, in 2024, following numerous EPs and a DJ-Kicks mix.
Swedish DJ and producer Steve Angello co-founded Size Records and the dance powerhouse Swedish House Mafia, earning GRAMMY nominations for hits like Save the World. A solo star with multiple albums, he has remixed Coldplay and Justin Timberlake.
Leeds-based duo Prospa, Harvey Blumler and Gosha Smith, blend classic house and rave sounds. Known for "Prayer" (2018) and "Control the Party" (2019 EP), they revived Stress Records.
Dallas-born Marc Rebillet, "Loop Daddy," improvises funk, hip-hop, and electronic music with humorous lyrics using a loop station. Known for viral live streams, his albums include "Marc Rebillet," "Europe," and "Loop Daddy III." He has collaborated with artists like Erykah Badu and Reggie Watts. His single "Supernatural Light" was released.
Producer and label boss Chris Stassy is known for his house music and his independent imprint Up The Stuss, founded in 2020. He has performed at major venues and festivals like Coachella and Awakenings, released a #1 flip of Moby's track Go, and launched his debut album Lost, Found & Forgotten in 2026.
London-born DJ and producer PAWSA crafts inventive, dancefloor-ready tech house with an old-school vibe. Co-founder of Solid Grooves, he is known for tracks like "PICK UP THE PHONE" and "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)." A DJ Mag "Best Producer" award winner, his sound features driving grooves and energetic vocal samples.
Charli XCX, born in Cambridge, England, is a British singer-songwriter and actress known for her genre-defying electropop and hyperpop sound. Her popular songs include "Boom Clap," "Fancy," and "I Love It." She garnered multiple Grammy and Brit Awards for her acclaimed album "Brat" (2024) and is recognized for pushing pop boundaries through collaborations with artists like Billie Eilish and Icona Pop.
House music producer and DJ Armand Van Helden rose to prominence in the 1990s with global club hits like Witch Doktor and Professional Widow. He later formed the chart-topping duo Duck Sauce with A-Trak and scored major UK number-one hits with U Don't Know Me and Bonkers.
MALUGI is a fast-paced, UK-influenced house producer/DJ, known for high-energy club sets. BBC Radio 1 Future Star 2025, he’s played Panorama Bar, Warehouse Project, Amnesia Ibiza and Awakenings, and had two viral Boiler Rooms in 2024.
Zachary "Zach" Bruce, known as Interplanetary Criminal, is a British DJ/producer from North West England. He pioneered a UK garage revival, blending speed garage, bassline, and 2-step. His hit "B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)" with Eliza Rose topped charts. He won DJ Mag's Best DJ 2025 and a 2025 Juno Award for "No Time" with SadBoi. Bruce co-founded ATW Records, shaping influential sounds.
Bou, an Algerian-British drum & bass DJ and producer from Manchester, is known for his high-energy blend of jump-up and rollers. His notable tracks include "Streetside," "Closer," and the chart-topping "Baddadan" with Chase & Status. An award-winning artist, Bou released a "B-Sides Mixtape" in 2025 and continues to deliver new music.
Gina Breeze is a DJ and producer who began her career as a resident in Leeds around 2009, later performing internationally in New York, Berlin, and Ibiza. She has released music on labels including Classic Music Company, Defected, and Edible, blending house, disco, techno, and acid.
Jodie Harsh is a London-based DJ and remixer who grew out of the underground club scene. Known for euphoric house remixes of artists like Beyonce and Charli XCX, she has collaborated with SOPHIE and toured with major acts like Fatboy Slim and Jessie Ware.
Amsterdam electronic music sensation KI/KI bridges acid techno and trance. She is a Spotify Global Equal Ambassador, a DJ Mag cover star, and the first woman to win the Dutch Edisons Pop Award, known for selling out massive shows worldwide.
Hedex, born Jack Hedges from Cambridge, England, is a prominent Drum & Bass and Electronic music producer and DJ. Known for his high-energy, jump-up style, he crafts tracks with powerful basslines and vibrant melodies. Popular songs include "Liquor & Cigarettes" and "Move Your Body - Hedex Remix". He has collaborated with artists like Chase & Status, ArrDee, and Tion Wayne, and released albums such as "MHITR: The Album". He is celebrated for electrifying live performances.
UK duo Hybrid Minds, comprising Josh White and Matt Lowe, are pioneers of melodic, soulful liquid Drum & Bass. Known for emotive soundscapes and ethereal vocals, their albums include Mountains, Elements, Tides, and Atmosphere. Popular tracks like "Touch" and "Let Me Hold You" showcase collaborations with artists such as Charlotte Haining and Netsky. They are celebrated for captivating live performances.
Rudimental, from East London, are a genre-bending electronic trio known for chart-topping dance hits, 5 albums, 5 billion streams, world tours, and multiple awards.
Manchester-based producer, DJ, and You&Me Records founder Josh Baker makes groove-heavy house, techno, and electro tracks. Active since the late 2010s, he also founded the Hide&Seek Festival and SYNTHO learning community, releasing EPs like Come Closer and singles including Something to Me.
Faster Horses, from Liverpool and based in Manchester, blends ethereal trance and techno. Known for tracks like Seikan and gigs in Berlin for Ismus, he plays iconic venues such as Fold and Warehouse Project. His sets range from trance at Space Trax to techno at Teletech. Recently toured China and Australia.
Emerging from New York City's mid-1980s hardcore scene, Murphy's Law blends skatepunk and metal. Fronted by vocalist Jimmy Gestapo, the group released their self-titled debut in 1986, followed by albums like Back with a Bong! and Dedicated.
Meet Surusinghe, a genre-bending producer from Naarm/Melbourne, now in London, known for innovative, percussive bass-driven music. Her debut EP earned rave reviews and praise from Jamie xx, HAAi, and VTSS. Tracks like 'GO TO' and 'HEAVEN' solidified her as a rising electronic star.
A North West London rapper and artist known for his distinctive "grindie" sound that blends grime lyricism and double-time flows with rock, punk, and indie influences.
Obskür is a Dublin, Ireland-based electronic and house music duo, Lorcan McCarthy and Faustas Astrauskas. Known for their raw, high-energy sound, they blend traditional house with modern electronic elements, incorporating hard-hitting 909 drums and slick hip-hop samples. Popular tracks include "Bayside," "Rebel," and "The Dark (feat. Bklava)." They have gained support from influential tastemakers and are celebrated for their captivating live sets.
4am Kru is a London-based production duo, Howie and Stu, renowned for their high-energy live jungle and drum & bass. They draw heavily on 1994 jungle sounds, blending influences from R&B, hardcore, Scottish folk, and classical music. Known for electrifying performances, they've released tracks like "High Time," "Wutt," and their album "Incognito Rhythm." Collaborations include Layla Sibelle and Papa Levi, contributing to their immersive, modern jungle sound.
House music producer and DJ Max Dean is the founder of neXup recz. Recognized as a Mixmag breakthrough DJ of 2024 and a DJ Mag nominee, he is known for hits like Feel Much Better featuring Nafe Smallz and Timbaland, and performances at DC10 Ibiza and Creamfields.
Kyle blends modern hard house and '90s vibes, gaining acclaim on the European dance circuit. His tracks, appreciated by top selectors, are a festival favorite.
Bakey, born Freddie Baker in London, is a Bristol-based DJ/producer known for UK garage, bass, breaks, jungle, and dubstep. DJ Mag's Breakthrough Artist of 2023, he released his debut album "Tribute" in late 2025. Popular tracks include "Take it Further" and "Fool Me Twice". He collaborates with artists like Capo Lee and his brother Breaka, celebrated for his sound system culture appreciation.
Queens rapper 50 Cent rose to fame with his rugged East Coast rap style, blending hardcore street narratives with catchy pop hooks. Signed by Eminem, he released his blockbuster 2003 debut, Get Rich or Die Tryin'. He also led the G-Unit crew.
Felix Angyumanu Nyajo, known as salute, is an Austrian-born, Manchester-based electronic music producer and DJ. Signed to Ninja Tune, his sound blends UK garage, house, and pop with euphoric and melancholic elements. His 2024 album "TRUE MAGIC" garnered critical acclaim and a MOBO nomination. He is currently touring.
Confidence Man: Australian dance-pop/house act (Janet Planet, Sugar Bones + bandmates). Feel-good Donna Summer/Moroder vibe; rocked Glastonbury, Primavera, Gov Ball.
Sim0ne is a Scottish DJ and producer from Edinburgh, based in London. She is known for high-energy sets blending house, techno, trance, and Eurodance with pop influences. Popular tracks include "Say Yes To Heaven" (Lana Del Rey remix), "Work It", and "Number One Lover". Sim0ne has played at global stages and leads her event series, club zer0. She was named BBC Radio 1's Future Star of 2024.
Peter O'Grady, known as Joy Orbison, is an English electronic musician from Croydon. He masterfully blends house, dubstep, UK garage, and jungle, crafting influential and forward-thinking club music. His acclaimed debut single "Hyph Mngo" garnered widespread recognition. He is known for tracks like "flight fm" and "flex fm", and collaborations with Boddika and Overmono. He received DJ Mag's Best DJ and Best Track awards for "flight fm".
Belfast-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer Sally C is renowned for her "Chunker sound," blending vintage house, acid, hip house, and breakbeat. Her high-energy sets and releases on her label, Big Saldo's Chunkers, have earned global acclaim. Popular tracks include "Let's Get This" and "Hips Yo Thighs" (with Eliza Rose). She is known for her authentic style and dedication to community.
Brazilian DJ and producer Mochakk, also known as Pedro Maia, is celebrated for his vibrant creative output and energetic performances. A natural entertainer, he secured a residency at the iconic DC-10 and played over 160 shows across 29 countries in 2023, while growing his online fanbase to over 3.5 million followers.
Simone is a compelling singer-songwriter recognized for an intimate, emotionally resonant blend of indie pop and folk. Known for a captivating musical style, notable releases include the evocative EP Amends for the Day under the Sad Passions label. Popular tracks like Heat Lightning, Patterns, and Unforgivable showcase poignant lyricism and distinct vocal depth.
Amsterdam-based DJ Joëlla Jackson rose from house parties to major festivals like Awakenings and Loveland. Known for dynamic sets, she’s shared stages with Loco Dice and Kerri Chandler.
Luuk van Dijk is an Amsterdam-based DJ and producer, born in 1996 to musical parents. He is celebrated for his house music, featuring groovy basslines and an old-school energy. He has released on labels like Hot Creations and his own Dark Side Of The Sun, with popular tracks including "Disco Tetris" and "Good 4 U." He is recognized as an "Artist To Watch."
Leaha, a versatile Jamaican songstress from Mandeville, wowed the music scene with her debut single "Just Like Me." Influenced by Toni Braxton and Amy Winehouse, her soulful voice and relatable lyrics shine. Moving to Kingston boosted her career. Known for her creativity and impressive writing, she captivates audiences with meaningful, timeless music.
