5 Artists on the Rise in 2025
Dance & Electronic Music is moving fast and honestly, so are we. Whether it’s jungle making a comeback, trance getting emotional, or producers breaking all genres rules, the new generation of artists are becoming impossible to ignore. Here’s 5 artists on the rise and why you should be listening.
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1. Cheetah
In the midst of the jungle revival, one name that’s become impossible to ignore is Bristol-based DJ/producer Cheetah. Despite being relatively new to the scene, his relentless drive to create distinctive, high-energy, bangers never disappoints, whether it’s old-skool jungle, groundbreaking bass music, or a seamless blend of both. Self-released tracks like “X-rated” and “Freaks” are tearing up dancefloors across the UK and beyond.
Describing himself as a “serial collaborator," Cheetah isn’t exaggerating; he’s worked with heavyweights like Tim Reaper, and Samurai Breaks, and just released "Get Loose" with the legendary Nia Archives
2. Swimming Paul
Mysterious producer, Swimming Paul is the name on every electronic music fan’s mind at the moment. After releasing a string of singles every month, his tracks have become staples on the playlists of fans of Disclosure, Fred Again, and Overmono.
What makes his music so great is that it encourages people to enjoy it in a cozy setting while letting themselves go as if in a club. It is a blend of inner and external emotions, which each chorus and verse really lean into.
Whether you see his endless Instagram stories mixing production or receiving a shoutout on BBC1 Introducing, the elusive Swimming Paul is destined for big things.
3. Synergy
Fast becoming one of the new leaders of Drum & Bass from, their irresistible desire to evolve and explore new horizons has led them to create a unique space of polished, cinematic Drum & Bass with powerful drops, a blend that is leaving no one standing still on dancefloors around the world.
Their clean and techy sound is gaining them a fast-growing fanbase, along with the support of some of the biggest names in the scene, such as Camo & Krooked, Wilkinson, Sub Focus, Dimension, Mefjus, and Andy C.
4. Vivace
Producer/ DJ duo from the North East of Scotland, Vivace are starting to create a noticeable buzz within the underground dance music scene.
Combining euphoric trance melodies and driving drums from classic hard-house, speed garage and hardgroove techno, they’re becoming recognised for their unique sound while building up their reputation primarily as independent artists. Following the success of their self releases notable on imprints such as Nervous Records and an ATW.
5. Selena Faider
Paris-born DJ, producer, vocalist and songwriter Selena Faider is building a reputation as one of France’s brightest rising stars. Known for her energy-fuelled sets, diverse selection and catchy vocal melodies, her music is making an impact on both clubs and radios with incredible support from Arielle Free, TSHA, Joseph Capriati over 2024, her success story to must-know name continues to accelerate heading into the second half of 2025.
Described by DJ Mag as “The Future of House”, Faider’s is one of the most exciting producers of the year so far. One of her latest tracks ‘Everybody’ went viral on TikTok and her career continues to go from strength to strength in the dance music space, with a string of high-profile club and festival bookings this year.
