Hailu Mergia and Pip Blom

Amsterdam-based Pip Blom, led by Pip and Tender Blom with Darek Mercks, excels in indie rock with catchy melodies and gritty guitars. Known for energetic performances, they've toured globally, playing with acts like Blur and at major festivals such as Glastonbury. Their third album, *Bobbie*, marked a shift to danceable synth-pop, earning critical acclaim and an Edison Award for Best Alternative Album in the Netherlands.