Hear from the breakthrough artists set to define 2025.
No one can predict the future, but some artists are so full of talent and potential that their success feels inevitable. That’s why Tomorrowland and One World Radio have carefully curated the '20 of 2025' - a list of the 20 most promising artists to watch this year.
If you missed the live broadcasts, you can still get to know the class of 2025 and relive their 15-minute showcase sets below. Keep your ears attuned – the future of electronic music is approaching!
Aaron Hibell is a UK producer and composer known for his mix of ambient techno and orchestral music. After leaving university, he joined the UK group The Six and started producing for major artists.
In 2024, he released Veni Vidi Vici with Sara Landry and Set Me Free with Alex Wann, and already performed at Tomorrowland’s 2024 Rise stage.
Fábio Seiki, also known as Acid Asian, is a Hard Techno DJ and producer from Brazil. He became the first Brazilian to release an EP on Charlotte de Witte's label KNTXT with Break Into Acid.
He has performed at Tomorrowland Brasil, DGTL São Paulo, and Verknipt Brasil. Acid Asian’s music combines acid, heavy kicks, and taiko-inspired percussion with influences from techno, psytrance, and rap.
Born in Australia and now split between LA and London, AK SPORTS is a force in the rave and techno scene, blending old school vibes with cutting-edge sounds.
Already recognized by Beatportal as a must-watch and hailed by Dummy Mag as an emerging star, AK's electrifying mixes fuse hard techno, trance, electro, breakbeat, and more, delivering fast-paced, boundary-pushing sets.
Antdot combines Afro House, Melodic House, Organic House, and Brazilian rhythms like samba and baião.
As co-founder of Dawn Patrol Records, he has seen major success, including #1 Beatport Afro House and Organic House hits like Povoada, Corpo e Canção (Club Mix), and Todo Homem. In 2023, he was the second best-selling Afro House DJ.
Antdot has already performed at Tomorrowland Belgium and Brasil, Hï Ibiza, and Cercle - sharing Brazilian culture through his music.
AR/CO, a rising electro duo blending MGMT’s eclectic vibe with Daft Punk’s energy, has already surpassed 200 million streams with collaborations like Under The Sun (Franky Wah), Hot Air Balloon (Don Diablo), and Run Run (Will Clarke and Jaded).
Their debut single, Call Me By My Name, fuses summer dance anthem energy with psychedelic pop, highlighted by sleek male/female vocals. Born during lockdown, AR/CO’s music celebrates unity, escapism, and a carefree spirit, and they plan to keep doing so in 2025.
Flynn Haddigan, known as BL3SS, is a London DJ and producer. In 2024, BL3SS released Kisses with CamrinWatsin and bbyclose, a viral hit that reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart. His latest single, Craving 4 U, continues to showcase his talent.
BL3SS has already supported Jazzy, Belters, and Jax Jones in live performances and is starting his headline Australia/New Zealand tour in February 2025. It seems there’s much more to come.
Bora Uzer has found freedom in electronic music, with years of experience and creativity to deliver unique live shows.
Trained at the Rotterdam Conservatoire of Music, he uses his guitar, voice, and looping techniques to create emotional, melody-rich performances.
His career took off in Tulum, leading to releases on Diynamic and collaborations with Renaissance and Nervous Records.
Curol is an Afro House DJ and producer, known for her use of Brazilian percussion and
deep house elements. She won the Best DJ Award at the WME Awards in 2021 and was
featured on The Future of Dance list by 1001Tracklists for two consecutive years.
Her standout performances include Rock in Rio, Universo Paralello, and her international
debut at Amazonico London in 2023. 2025 is shaping up to be her year.
CYRIL, an Australian DJ and producer, has turned his life around through his passion for music. After facing many challenges he found success with his 2023 hit “Stumblin’ In”, a house version of a classic track that went viral. And there’s more to come in 2025.
German UKG talent Diffrent made a strong debut with Live And Direct, received support
from Interplanetary Criminal, Malugi, and Sarah Story. He combines Jungle, UKG, Breaks and Bass Music with German electronic elements to create his unique style.
In 2024, he released A Little Closer on Club Heart Broken, which became a viral hit supported by DJs worldwide. With upcoming releases on ATW and Time Is Now, and a growing tour schedule, Diffrent is quickly rising in the electronic music scene.
Girls Don’t Sync is an all-female DJ group formed in 2021, featuring Matty Chiabi, Sophia Violet, Hannah Lynch, and G33. They bring a fresh style to UKG, house, and bass, performing at top festivals like Glastonbury, Boomtown, and Parklife.
Known for their energetic sets and memorable shows, they’ve built a strong following worldwide, which will continue to grow in the new year.
Youthful and emerging. Helena Lauwaert seamlessly blends a wide variety of genres including hard house, speed house and hardgroove during her performances.
Helena Lauwaert’s genre-fluid music selection and cleverness behind the decks already cleared the roads to Tomorrowland, Fuse, Exhale, Kompass, Extrema Outdoor, Paradise City and more. A record that clearly indicates she has a bright future ahead.
Linska is building a name in the electronic music scene with her energetic tracks and
standout productions. Collaborating with Irish producer Rebūke on Digital Dream, she
followed it up with Bad Boy [REALM], a strong mix of techno and dark tech house that
highlights her unique style.
Inspired by the British underground music scene, Linska combines deep basslines with rhythmic grooves, making her performances unforgettable.
Nimino started producing music in his teens and developed a style that mixes different
genres. His track I Only Smoke When I Drink went viral, earning over 50 million streams.
Nimino has played at festivals like Lightning in a Bottle and Leeds Festival, as well as
sold-out shows at Village Underground. In 2024, he signed with Ninja Tune's Counter
Records. Keep an eye on him.
Novah, a rising talent from Antwerp, Belgium, is making her mark on the global hard techno scene. Collaborating with top labels such as Taapion, No Mercy, Revised Records, and Teletech and blending acid, trance, and hard techno, she delivers immersive performances that captivate audiences.
With new releases on the way, her dynamic energy and precision continue to enchant a growing fan base.
Pegassi, the alter ego of Sam Huybrecht from Antwerp, Belgium, rose to prominence
rapidly with his remix of 'No Type,' which soared to the #1 spot on Soundcloud's global
charts.
His music defies categorization, blending elements of techno, trance, house, and
hip-hop. Esteemed figures in the industry, including Anetha, Patrick Mason, and TRYM,
have endorsed his work.
Pegassi has already performed at Tomorrowland and other renowned events/festivals like Intercell, Modul’air, and Pukkelpop festival, while his track 'Yoyoyo' garnered support from Solomun and Joris Voorn. With new music in the pipeline, Pegassi's journey is just beginning.
Sam Alfred is a prominent DJ in Melbourne’s music scene. He blends jazz-inspired house with UK garage and 90s-style house and techno.
With releases on labels like Love Above Records and Phenomena Records, his music showcases his talent and dedication. Sam’s sets, packed with house and techno tracks, always get the crowd dancing.
Belgian artist, writer and producer Samm is known for his unique style in electronic music. Starting with instruments at 12 and diving into electronic music at 16, his talent quickly stood out.
His track Does It Matter — tipped by many as the track-of-the-year in 2024 — earned recognition from Solomun and nd support by Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Adriatique, CamelPhat, WhoMadeWho & RÜFÜS DU SOL.
Samm has already performed at Tomorrowland’s Freedom stage, CORE, and hosted his own stage at Extrema Outdoor. With a string of high-profile releases, collaborations and international tours ahead, Samm is just getting started.
Swimming Paul is a French DJ-producer from Paris who began his music career while
spending time in London. He released his first tracks in 2023. His second single Fading
was noticed by BBC Radio 1 and supported by Pete Tong, Danny Howard, and Jess Iszatt.
Swimming Paul has built a loyal fan base by engaging with listeners and sharing their
content. Since then, he has been releasing a new song every month.
VIDO is a 22-year-old DJ and producer from Annecy, France, known for his high-energy performances. Inspired by a wide range of genres, including Acid, Electro, Rave, and Hard Dance, he blends these influences to create intense, high-energy techno tracks.
In 2024, he released music on renowned labels like Taapion and Reckless, further solidifying his presence in the industry. VIDO has performed at major events such as Tomorrowland Belgium and Atmosphere in Antwerp. With his unique style and passion, VIDO continues to push the boundaries of techno.
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