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Chicago alt-folk rock outfit behind the 2024 debut album 'Who You'd Have Been.'

New Jersey solo project of songwriter-producer JohnAnthony, blending synth-pop hooks into one-man-band bedroom production.

Slovak singer-songwriter making bold, dance-pop anthems with intentionally over-the-top, unapologetically sexual lyrics.

Los Angeles duo Justine Dorsey and Graham Epstein craft Y2K-inspired trip-pop with breezy, nostalgic synth textures.

American singer-songwriter-producer whose genre-blending R&B sound spans hip-hop and electronic influences, highlighted on her album 'Pretty Idea.'

Irish folk trio formed in 2022, spinning contemporary storytelling songs indebted to Luke Kelly and John Prine.

Bay Area duo Maia Ciambriello and Sasha Goldberg making hazy folk-pop, signed to New Gold Medal Records.

English actress-turned-singer, a former West End child performer now channeling that story into introspective pop-R&B tracks like 'Come Down.'

High-energy dance producer known for anthemic remixes and collaborations, including work alongside Adventure Club and Sasha Alex Sloan.

Anaheim tech-house producer whose drumline background and love of jazz and hip-hop fuel his infectious dance-floor sets.

UK garage-rock band delivering two-minute bursts of pure, sweaty, high-octane energy.

Auckland sibling duo Henry and Pierre Beasley making groove-driven alt-pop indebted to Frank Ocean and Gorillaz.

Canadian rapper bbno$ (Alexander Gumuchian) mixes goofy internet humor with viral hip-hop hits like 2019's 'Lalala.'

American indie-pop singer-songwriter Bella Kay, breaking through with the TikTok-viral single 'I Love It.'

Miami-born, Berklee-trained producer blending house and EDM textures into viral, genre-fluid dance tracks.

LA sibling duo Brandon and Savannah Hudson craft experimental alt-pop across their ongoing 'tape' mixtape series.

Los Angeles singer-songwriter-producer known as Bixby, spinning shimmering alt-pop with soaring falsetto vocals.

Berlin-based DJ-producer Alexander Ridha, founder of Boysnoize Records since 2005, a fixture of the techno-punk underground.

Miami DJ-producer whose viral TikTok clips launched him into dance-pop stardom, fusing hip-hop swagger with festival hooks like 'Up Down.'

Austin singer-songwriter and grandson of outlaw-country legend Terry Allen, carrying the family torch on his debut LP 'Fault Lines.'

Canadian singer-songwriter from Nanaimo, B.C. who broke out on American Idol before fusing country grit with folk on debut album 'The Hard Way.'

Chicago alt-country outfit fronted by Casey Gomez Walker, a Merge Records act whose lineup includes Wilco's Jeff Tweedy's son, drummer Spencer Tweedy.

Chinese DJ-producer who became Tomorrowland's youngest-ever Chinese headliner at 17, blending EDM bombast with pop songwriting.

Belfast punk duo Ross Cullen and Ben Goddard, also Oscar-winning filmmakers, unleashing raw guitar noise on debut LP 'Crystalpunk.'

Albuquerque-born, San Diego-based singer whose 2023 viral single 'Beanie' turned a story of homelessness into breakout R&B acclaim.

Lollapalooza's own homegrown showcase stage spotlighting Chicago hip-hop and R&B talent, led by music director Tony 'Chicago' Russell.

Founded in 1946, this pre-professional youth orchestra made history in 2007 as the first ensemble ever to perform at Lollapalooza.

California pop singer-songwriter whose 2020 lo-fi single 'Backyard Boy' went viral on TikTok when she was still a teenager.

Irish singer-songwriter mixing country, pop, and folk with wit, charisma, and an unpredictable streak.

HYBE/BigHit Music's five-member boy group, debuted in 2025, bringing sharp choreography and hip-hop-inflected K-pop to a new generation.

David and Victoria Beckham's son fronts this rock outfit, launching his first tour and single 'For Your Love' in 2026.

Australian indie rock trio of brothers Daniel, Matthew, and Michael Lough, known for guitar-driven anthems and three-part harmonies.

Tampa-bred alt-R&B singer who got his start on Vine, later exploring intimacy and heartbreak on his album 'Love on Digital.'

American electronic producer Sage DeVault, known for boundary-pushing dance tracks and official remixes for Rihanna, AlunaGeorge, and Kehlani.

Austin, Texas all-female rock band signed to Jack White's Third Man Records, unleashing raw punk energy on debut LP 'Something to Consume.'

Brian Michael Firkus's drag persona and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3 winner, now spinning festival-ready DJ sets as Trixie.

France-born, LA-based producer and Process Records founder known for feel-good, high-energy sets at Coachella and EDC.

English DJ/producer Adam Dyment, whose UK #1 'Need U (100%)' and 'I Got U' defined 2010s house-pop crossover.

Charleston, SC indie-rock band fronted by Darby McGlone and Selby Austin, known for hook-heavy nostalgia anthems.

South African-born, Melbourne-based singer blending punk, rap, and alt-rock into genre-defying, high-volume live shows.

Southern California pop artist and songwriter with writing credits for Selena Gomez and Ben Böhmer.

Frisco, Texas-raised alt-pop singer-songwriter whose debut album 'It's Not Real' launched her first headlining tour.

Kentucky-raised country singer whose debut single 'I Got a New One' earned a Kelly Clarkson cover and Billboard rookie honors.

Southern California rocker fusing punk energy with electronic textures, self-styled pioneer of 'Trashy Tone Thursday.'

LA-based band blending hip-hop, indie rock, and pop hooks into one restless, genre-hopping sound.

English producer born Vincenzo Bhatia, the UK underground's mysterious rising star behind the Burial-sampling single 'fml.'

Casablanca-born, Manitoba-raised singer who broke through on David Guetta's 'Battle' and John Legend's 'Minefields.'

Stranger Things actor who fronted indie bands Calpurnia and The Aubreys before launching his solo music career.

Sibling pop duo Angel and Lulu Prost, St. Louis-born and NYC-based, known for hyperpop remixes like Addison Rae's 'Fame Is a Gun.'

Cape Breton-born singer-songwriter who recorded for Interscope as 'My Name Is Kay' before a 2026 Juno-nominated reinvention.

LA-based alt-pop duo signed to Atlantic Records, known for their theatrical, TikTok-fueled debut 'Big Disgrace.'

London post-punk outfit formed in 2016 by veterans of the UK hardcore scene. New album: 'Guided Tour.'

Chicago post-punk trio known for lo-fi guitar noise and deadpan, art-school cool.

Germany-born, Georgia-raised songwriter behind hits for Beyoncé, BTS, and Kendrick Lamar, now stepping out as a solo artist.

Turkish singer-songwriter, now based in Philadelphia, who went viral on TikTok with 'Gaslight' and 'Madeline' before breaking out solo.

Brooklyn-based indie-rock and shoegaze artist known for breakout single 'glow worms'; has opened for Smashing Pumpkins, Lil Uzi Vert, and Yungblud.

Bay Area DJ-producer who learned to spin at summer camp; Billboard's Dance Up-And-Comer for May 2026, known for driving melodic house sets.

Self-described 'futuristic R&B pop' singer citing Beyoncé and Janet Jackson as influences; toured with FLO behind viral hit 'Body Favors.'

South London rapper-producer born James Olaloye to Nigerian immigrant parents; BBC's Sound of 2026 runner-up with three Brit Award nominations.

Queens-born singer-songwriter and self-producer of alt-pop, known for lyrics-first tracks like 'Burning House' and debut LP 'Good Thing We Stayed.'

American R&B singer-songwriter and actress who parlayed early social-media fame into a decade-long recording career.

Berklee-trained R&B singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who left school to pursue music, releasing introspective album 'To Dry a Tear.'

All-girl Los Angeles punk band fronted by teenage musicians; debut EP 'Bitch Scene' brought raucous, DIY house-party energy to bigger stages.

Irish indie-folk trio from Limerick, formed in 2017; anthemic songs like 'Killeagh' and 'Gloria' built a devoted singalong following.

LA-based producer-DJ rising through the US bass and UK garage scene, drawing co-signs from Disclosure and Fred Again.

Genre-blurring live duo fusing bass-heavy electronic production with live instrumentation and vocals across pop, rock, and rap textures.

British singer, rapper, and producer Khyra Wilson, performing as kwn; blends R&B and pop with candid, diary-like songwriting.

Mercury Prize-winning London rapper blending razor-sharp bars with live instrumentation and theatrical staging.

Liverpool heavy metal band blending metalcore and nu-metal; new album 'A Stranger to You' out in 2026.

Solo project of Mauri Tapia, a Mexican-American multi-instrumentalist from Oxnard, California, on the Stones Throw label.

Solo dream-pop/shoegaze project of Houston-born, LA-based Sir Taegen Harris, whose debut album 'Love Is the Law' arrived via Sony.

LA-based rapper, singer, and producer born Jeremiah Mark; debut mixtape 'Unmusique' brought him from underground buzz to Rolling Loud stages.

Chicago DJ-producer Alec Leinhauser blends trap, hip-hop, and R&B into genre-bending bass music, as heard on his 'The Familiar' EP.

Solo alt-rock artist who writes, records, and mixes every one of his own songs, rooted in a psychedelic-tinged indie rock sound.

California tech-house producer named the top act on 1001Tracklists' 2025 Top 101 Producers list, known for retro-tinged club tracks.

Twin-brother DJ/producer duo Matt and Chris Drake, known for a genre-blending country-dance crossover sound on their debut album 'Compass.'

Brooklyn duo channeling 90s guitar rock (Veruca Salt, The Breeders) through dual vocals and sticky hooks.

Houston rapper Leondra Caldwell broke out in 2021 with the viral 'Beating Down Yo Block,' known for brash bars and a metronomic flow.

Canadian indie rockers behind viral hits 'Hayloft' and 'Burning Pile,' known for theatrical harmonies.

UK garage producer from Canterbury, England, cites Flava D as his biggest influence and has become a rising name in the UKG revival.

Korean-American country blues musician from Kentucky; his debut album 'Yellow Peril' came out on Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound label.

Real name Gunner Shepardson; his trap- and jerk-inflected sound made him a viral breakout figure in underground internet rap.

Portland dream-pop/synthwave duo Harlee Case and Josh Smith, longtime best friends turned bandmates chasing an ethereal, sonic-dreamscape sound.

Austin trio of Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin, bringing a DIY, country-tinged energy to their hometown's indie scene.

Australian electronic producer crafting glossy, hyperactive dance-pop with a maximalist internet-era sheen.

Bristol-based DJ/producer rooted in underground UK bass and bassline music, blending club styles into a genre-crossing sound.

French producer Marylou Mayniel crafts dreamlike electronic pop blending delicate vocals with glitchy atmospheres.

Los Angeles house DJ/producer Cody Lee, known for his 'whirlpool of weird' sample-driven sound and a Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic chart debut.

Mexican singer-songwriter crafting a minimalist alt-pop sound rooted in emotional honesty, spotlighted by BMI's Latin artist series.

Folk singer-songwriter whose viral hit 'labour' paired sharp lyricism with rich, traditional-leaning arrangements.

Los Angeles duo Jadagrace and SWIM, formerly known as grouptherapy., blending indie pop with hip-hop swagger on tracks like 'Punk B!tch.'

American house duo known for club anthems like 'Smoke' and headlining official Lollapalooza after-party takeovers.

Helsinki duo Sandra Tervonen and Juuso Malin fuse 80s-tinged indie pop with hyperpop textures, most recently on their album 'The Voices Are Coming Back.'

Atlanta five-piece newly signed to Warner Records, blending classic rock, soul and funk into anthemic indie rock like their single 'Out Tonight.'

Minneapolis indie-rock band fronted by vocalist Jackie Uhas, building a following through relentless touring and DIY momentum out of the Twin Cities scene.

Former YouTube rapper turned genre-blurring artist, fusing glitchy electronics, ambient textures, and hip-hop.

Independent pop artist from Victoria, Australia, known for bold, emotionally raw songwriting on genre-blending singles like 'Nausea.'

Mexico City duo Manolo Cabrera and Hugo Lara fuse house, EDM and Latin sounds, breaking out with 'Apaga la Luz' and touring alongside Peso Pluma.

Nashville singer-songwriter blending indie folk and alt-country on his Mom+Pop debut album 'Growing Pains,' led by the single 'Told Me Once, Tell Me Twice.'

Filipino P-Pop pioneers blending R&B, hip-hop, and pop choreography into a global crossover act.

London singer-songwriter whose raspy, powerhouse vocals went viral before her debut album 'Visitor,' drawing soul and 60s influences and praise from Elton John.

Grammy-nominated house duo Party Favor and NITTI, whose 2019 Diplo collab 'On My Mind' launched a run of tech-house club staples.

Venezuelan-American singer-songwriter based in Miami crafting Latin indie and alternative sound, known for his raspy voice and albums like 'Bahia Margarita.'

South London singer-songwriter blending neo-soul, R&B and pop on Sony UK singles like 'SE9 Part 2,' earning two 2026 Brit Award nominations.

Hyperpop maximalist turning glossy, over-the-top pop hooks into full-blown internet-era spectacle.

Philadelphia's brass-heavy seven-piece band fusing soul, funk, punk and hip-hop into a high-energy live show that's become a festival favorite.

Australian indie rockers known for sun-drenched hooks and anthemic choruses built for singalongs.

Chicago-born, LA-based singer-songwriter blending country-pop and indie folk, breaking out in 2026 with the viral hit 'Boston.'

Walnut Creek, California pop-punk mainstays since 2007, whose 2011 debut 'Under Soil and Dirt' helped define the genre's 2010s revival.

British/American indie trio led by vocalist Paige Turner, crafting dreamy, cinematic pop across songs like 'Tired Boy' and their self-titled debut album.

Pontiac, Illinois singer born Sunshine Holt, who parlayed viral TikTok buzz into a fast climb up the pop ranks.

Asbury Park, New Jersey six-piece serving up warm, harmony-driven alt-folk rock built for boardwalk summers.

Baton Rouge-born, Nashville-based alt-rock quartet reviving early-2000s garage rock, started from LSU dorm-room demos.

Kentucky roots-rock band whose breakout tune 'Tennessee' fuses bluegrass twang with festival-size hooks.

British-born, London-based independent pop artist crafting dark, theatrical anthems outside the major-label system.

Vancouver-raised, San Francisco-based Evan White traded a hedge-fund career for genre-blending electronic-soul productions as Vandelux.

London rock trio fronted by Gene Gallagher, son of Oasis's Liam Gallagher, alongside guitarist Ben Taylor and bassist Jack Schiavo.

NYC duo mixing noise-rock, post-punk, and pop hooks into something defiantly uncategorizable.

Hackett, Arkansas country singer-songwriter born in 2006, building a fast-rising catalog of heartbreak-leaning originals.

New York tech-house producer Tyler Morris, part of the wave reshaping house music's sound since 2016.

Five-piece NYC hip-hop group formed by LaGuardia High School of Music & Art classmates, blending rap with genre-hopping production.

Chicago-born DJ/producer who became Future Classic's youngest signee, known for his 'Fantasy' album with Chrome Sparks and Jaymes Young.

Cinematic pop singer-songwriter behind the debut EP '1.1,' who returned from a temporary voice loss with 'All That It Is.'

Auckland, New Zealand singer-songwriter co-signed by Machine Gun Kelly, known for soul-baring alt-pop like 'Harmless.'

Brit Award-winning UK rock band spanning shoegaze, grunge, and indie with Ellie Rowsell's raw vocals.

British rock band led by Jacob Slater since 2020, drawing Nirvana and Radiohead comparisons on the album 'Midas.'

Staten Island-born melodic house DJ/producer signed to Armada Music since 2018, founder of Dusk Till Dawn Records.