5 Artists to Follow Into the End of 2025
5 producers pushing boundaries, building momentum, and shaping the sound of the closing chapters of 2025.
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As summer comes to an end and 2025 heads into its final chapters, these five artists are making serious waves. From underground innovators to rising stars on the brink of a breakthrough, each is shaping the sound of tomorrow.
Watch closely, you’ll be hearing their names a lot more soon.
33 Below
Emerging from New Zealand and now based in London, 33 Below (Jack Laven) is mastering genre fusion, from euphoric UK garage, emotional breakbeats, hard hitting house, to heavy drum & bass. His sophomore EP “PUSHER” showcases this range with highlights like “PROTECTA”, “BLINDED”, and “Loyal”. This year saw his fierce comeback with the UKG belter “Mash Up”. With support from Disclosure, What So Not, and a slate of high-impact live shows, he's reaching new levels in second half of 2025.
Listen to → LOOK4MYLOVE
1111 (Lauren L’aimant)
London-based producer, vocalist, and songwriter Lauren L’aimant creates under the electronic alias 1111, fusing emotive songwriting with club-ready minimalism. After her debut EP “Youth” earned support from BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard and Kiss FM’s Ben Malone (who spotlighted her as a “Future Five” artist), she went viral with the collab “Against The Wall” alongside Biianco. A rising name in UK dance music; deep, introspective, and ready for big things.
Listen to → Take More Chances
X CLUB.
Techno duo X CLUB. (Ben Clarke & Jesse Morath) blur '90s rave nostalgia with forward-thinking trance and percussive techno. With releases on Steel City Dance Discs and their own label Hide The Junk, their music, like the much-loved “HTJ001” launch EP, is all groove, energy, and unpredictability. Their high-intensity live sets have taken them from Boiler Room AVA Belfast to Boomtown and Rampage, and their 2025 “Stay With Me” EP on Steel City pushed them even further. X CLUB. are locked and loaded to become a household name.
Listen to → Desire To Stay
Sofia Kourtesis
Peruvian-born, Berlin-based Sofia Kourtesis continues her ascent with “Volver”, a vibrant and emotionally charged EP released last month via Ninja Tune. It includes the euphoric single “Unidos”, a standout collab with Daphni (Caribou) and the radiant, emotional track “Corazón”. Combining political heart, queer celebration, and cinematic intensity, the EP bridges club-ready energy and deep personal storytelling. With major bookings and global demand on the rise, Sofia is ready for a huge breakthrough in the near future.
Listen to → Corazón
YUSSI
Australian drum & bass producer YUSSI is rapidly becoming a name to know. His uplifting single “Nonstop” (ft. Cameron Hayes) on DnB Active dropped this time last year and marked a significant moment in his rise. His recent releases, especially latest single “To The Grave”, are paving the way for a very bright future. With a European and UK tour approaching and support from drum & bass heavyweights, YUSSI is primed for his breakout moment.
Listen to → Worth The Love
