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Describing his music as ‘electronic pop with crummy guitar sounds,’ German singer-songwriter KAMRAD humorously embraces his unique style. He explains, ‘It’s definitely pop music, which I adore and can’t get enough of. The electronic elements, especially in production, are prominent, while the guitar sounds add character.’ His breakout single ‘I Believe,’ recorded with an old beat-up guitar, solidified his transition. With over 50 million views on TikTok and 100 million plays on Spotify, it’s evident that KAMRAD’s new direction is a success.

Listen here to KAMRAD on Spotify.

Self-taught, Luna is a bedroom producer, songwriter and artist who shapes powerful melodies with delicate vocals and production that takes inspiration from EDM behemoths Kaskade, Da Hool and Gigi D’Agostino: “Growing up, I used to buy these compilation CDs called BRAVO, so I would end up listening to these huge dance and trance hits when I was really young”.

Combining this with her modern day love of Charli XCX, Shygirl and Caroline Polachek, Luna is creating a world that sees her blending hyperpop with dance anthems. Raw, emotive lyrics tell Luna’s personal stories, while a backdrop of dancefloor – inducing beats transport you to a Berlin night out; all making Luna Morgenstern one of the most exciting and innovative artists leading the European charge.

Listen here to Luna Morgenstern on Spotify.

A small town boy with a big man’s voice” is how 24-year-old Brit Chris de Sarandy describes himself. Having grown up in the quiet suburbs of London before moving to the Cornish coast, Chris studied graphic design at the BRIT school and Leeds Uni, but always found himself returning to his first passion – music. Whilst still a student at Leeds, Chris moved to Berlin for his studies… a move that became a defining experience in his journey to music. Berlin became and remains Chris’ creative home, where he collaborates with producers, writers and other artists.

Listen here to Chris de Sarandy on Spotify.

LORE VAIN embodies the essence of velvet dreams in Berlin’s underground scene, evoking the desire for gentle kisses and tender bites through her melodies. Her latest album, ‘Agony the Muse,’ released in 2023, captivates listeners with its allure.

Listen here to LORE VAIN on Spotify.

Sorin is a Romanian-born singer-songwriter, composer and producer who started performing in bands at a young age, playing in support of international artists such as Khruangbin, Maps & Atlases or Charlie Cunningham. In Berlin, Sorin started his solo career and released his debut album “While the Tides Turn” on April 12th, with genres such as indie, folk, electronica, pop and a preference for ambient and cinematic soundscapes. Sorin often refers to episodes of heartbreak, life lessons and the longing for harmony.

Listen here to SORIN in Spotify.

A true music aficionado, whose passion for creating and producing music is second to none. From a young age, Kian has been consumed by music, mastering and expanding his skills to include guitar, bass, drums and production. Now based in London, Kian has established himself as a producer, known for his unwavering commitment to producing music of the highest quality and his ability to elevate the artists he works with to new heights. After a year of carefully crafting his latest project, ‘Nothing, It Was Just Temptation’, Kian is poised to make a splash in the industry. With a focus on his vocals and instrument playing, Kian has pushed himself to create a new sound he calls Psychedelic Soul, drawing on elements of soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, and psychedelic rock to bring back an old-school sound to the modern era.

Listen here to KIAN VATIRI on Spotify.