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Having already made notable waves as solo artists, Spanish-born Caballero chanced upon Belgian producer and rapper Jean Jass at a radio show in 2011. Since their meeting, the two embarked on a union that marked a much-needed playfulness in the Belgian scene. Citing East Coast rappers as key influences, the pair’s tracks highlight Brussel's take on women, drugs and the police in rap music.

"He looks like a rookie but has been casting his shadow since taking a lease in the Brussels furnace." Yesterday Psmaker, today ISHA, the rapper spits fire on "La vie augmente" vol.1 and 2. After the first two parts, which established his reputation, the Belgian rapper put the finishing touch to an even more successful trilogy last February with "La vie augmente (Vol.3)". Without ever giving the impression of doing anything extraordinary, the man from Brussels manages once again to combine a text that speaks and a punchline that hits you.

Jean-Paul Groove plays music without any compromise. Their EP “Violent Party Music” defines a new aesthetic of electronic music played by a guitar, a bass and a drum kit. Mixing influences of purely electronic music like Mr Oizo and The Subs with electro-acoustic sonorities such as Jojo Mayer and Nerve as well as The Prodigy, Jean-Paul Groove is well rooted in the upcoming Brussels scene, growing along bands like Echt! and Tukan. Their live show is a blast of energy that is not to be missed!

Girls in Hawaii is a belgian indie pop band. Antoine and Lionel started to record their songs on their Dream Machine (an old 8 track-recorder). «We were friends an a bit bored. We had time and wanted to use it. I wrote a song, says Lionel, singer, composer and guitarist, and made it listen to Antoine (singer). I challenged him. Then he wrote another song back, and so on, we had several tracks. It started like that. We discovered that together, our songs had a coherence between them (. Read more on Last.fm

It is only half a decade ago that Romain Descamps (a Frenchman, bass) met Matthew Irons (an Englishman, guitar/vocals) in their Jazz school in Brussels. Romain, who had already seen the possible match, invited Matthew to jam with his drummer friend Egil “Ziggy” Franzen (a Swede, drums/vocals). Since then, the band have played all over the continent and at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals, such as Reading and Bennicassim. The three man band Read more on Last.fm

Instinctive and avant-garde, Reinel Bakole is a multidisciplinary artist whose free spirit leaves no one indifferent.

Dorothy Gale, an iconic figure of the Belgian pop scene, captivates with her unique style blending electro, pop, and occasional touches of jazz. Since its inception, the group has astounded with its creative boldness, and its catchy choruses, embracing both melancholic lyrics and upbeat rhythms. Inspired by the diversity of the Belgian musical landscape, they have managed to create a sound identity that is distinctively their own. (Generated by AI)

A glistening career in the rap world awaits this rapper who is THE rapper to watch out for at the moment. We are not the only ones to say this since it was Isha who first spotted the talent of Green Montana, which then led to him becoming the Duke's protege and signing to his 92i label. He had his breakout with 'ALASKA' (2020), an album with cold, captivating, melancholic music but always with sharp melodies and an inimitable flow.

DC Salas is Diego Cortez Salas, a Belgian DJ and producer with Peruvian origins. As a DJ, DC Salas loves to mix it up. He plays everything from house and new beat to disco and percussive beats. He’s released EPs and remixes on prestigious labels such as Relish, Toys For Boys, petFood, Kill The DJ, B-Pitch Control, Correspondant and of course Biologic Records, the label he co-runs since 2012. It’s there that he has released his first album “The Unspoken LP” in 2017. 

Swing is one third of the Brussels-based hip-hop collective L'Or Du Commun. 

Born in the Belgian indie pop scene, 'Fais Le Beau' quickly adopted a genuine sonic identity. Mixing subtle atmospheres and synthetic rhythms, the artist proposes a rich and varied musical elixir. 'Fais Le Beau's artistic approach lies in his love for soft melodies, bringing an aerial touch to his compositions. His songs stand out for their introspective and contemplative nature. (Generated by AI)

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KAU trio. is an instrumental project based in Brussels consisting of André Breidlid (drums), Matteo Genovese (bass) & Jan Janzen (keys). Representing various European backgrounds, their coming-together is in the spirit of the city they grew up in.

Taking inspiration from jazz they create a head-bobbing atmosphere using bassy beats and catchy melodies. By implementing acoustic instruments, the trio stays true to an organic sound. This gives them the ability to leave space for improvisation & spontaneity. Influenced by artists like BADBADNOTGOOD & Christian Scott, their music is original and audacious.

KOWARI is the project of violinist Damien Chierici and pianist Louan Kempenaers. Already well known on the Belgian music scene, they first collaborated on a film soundtrack before deciding to found KOWARI together.

An instrumental project with electronic influences and a cinematic universe.

Based on their classical training in their compositions, they decided to call upon the electronic music producer Jean Vanesse from GreenHouse studio to finalise their first album - due for release on 6 May.

DJ/Producer LEFTO started in 1996. His father had to borrow money from the bank to buy two turntables to his son. And here he is. He learned his first scratches and mix techniques with AKRO of Starflam. LEFTO finished an album of remixes called “Out Of The Blue” for the prestigious jazz label BLUE NOTE in 2005 and dropped an ep of instrumental beats in the same period, a well-demanded record in Japan. The record has been re-released as a box-version for Blue Note Records in 2007. Read more on Last.fm

Combining electronic music, hip hop, European and African influences, M I M I always finds a way to raise the temperature on the dance floor. She is a member of the LDC (Lait de Coco) collective, where she plays alongside Labok and Jeune Clyde, as resident DJ at The Word radio or on tour with Martha Da’Ro.

Milk TV is a punk / pop / no wave trio started in Brussels late 2017 by Frenchman Matthieu Peyraud already involved as a bass player in the local oriental kraut sextet Phoenician Drive. It is the continuation of a previous trio Frances' Foes, based in Montréal that he had to abort to migrate back to Europe.

DJ, music producer, sound designer and performer, Sara Dziri is a multi-faceted artist who rose in just a few years as one of the artists defining the Brussel’s electronic underground scene.  Her dj sets and productions stand for surprising rhythmically complex house and techno.  Hybridity and melancholy are central themes in both her music and her overall artistic work.

Sidney aka NMSS est un DJ-Producteur et promoteur basé à Bruxelles. Fondateur du collectif Underground Feelings, une association active dans la vie nocturne strasbourgeoise à travers laquelle il invite lors de soirées prestigieuses des pointures comme Slow Life, Tommy Vicari Jnr, Le Loup, Alien recordings (A² / Stopouts) Reedale Rise, J. Albert, Henrik Begqvist, Hinode, Najem Sworb, Yoshi...