Eight Emerging Artists On Our Radar: April 2026
Welcome back to On Our Radar, Beatportal’s monthly roundup of the DJs and producers we can’t get enough of.
Cameron Holbrook
DJ Mandy
DJ Mandy flipped a TikTok bit into a full-blown club takeover. What started as chaotic, meme-laced mixes has turned into packed shows, major festival slots, and a fanbase that actually pulls up. Her sets are unpredictable in the best way, stitching together house, techno, jazz, classical, and left-field curveballs without losing the plot. It’s fun, fast, and never fails to hit. With over 800k followers and millions locked into her sound, she’s proving viral can translate IRL. Now, with original music on the airwaves like her tracks "Funk U Want" plus "And That Is House," Mandy’s stepping out from behind the screen and into something way bigger. Let her cook!
IDEMI
IDEMI are tapping straight into that euphoric nerve. The London duo pull from ‘90s house but flip it into something that feels fresh, intimate, and fully dialed for now. Their breakout “Someday” on Method 808 made serious noise, landing support from Chris Stussy, Kettama, and beyond, while releases on HOTTRAX and Factory 93 show the right people are paying attention. There’s a softness to their sound, but it still hits hard when it needs to. New singles “Teach You Desire” and "Let Go of This" lean even deeper into that emotional, late-night glow. IDEMI are building moments that stick.
Loboski
Loboski is coming in hot and not letting up. The Australian producer blew the doors open with “I Like It,” a #1 Beatport hit that pushed him straight into global rotation. Since then, it’s been constant pressure, with follow-ups climbing charts and stacking streams while heavyweights like Pendulum, Netsky, and Wilkinson keep rinsing his tracks. His sound sits right in that sweet spot between jump-up chaos and big-room DnB impact. New releases like “Lock It,” "Afterlife" and his forthcoming track “On My Mind” with Mooney show he’s got range without losing punch.
Lockerz
Lockerz is part of the new UKG wave, but he’s showing up with new tricks and vibes that are leaving the crowd in awe. The Wales-based producer brings serious musicality into the mix, pulling from jazz piano roots to build tracks full of swung rhythms, warm chords, and basslines that actually groove. His releases on Garage Shared have been stacking quietly but consistently, building real momentum. You can hear the detail in every track, nothing feels rushed or thrown together. With a background in drum & bass, he knows how to move a floor without overdoing it. This is proper feel-good garage with depth, and Lockerz is only getting sharper. Check out the piano chops on his new single "Pulse," you won't regret it.
Megan Wroe
Bolton-born artist Megan Wroe has been building a sound that blends UK garage, house, and pop into something emotional but still built with the rave at the front of mind. After linking with acts like Silva Bumpa, bullet tooth and landing BBC Radio 1 support, she’s recently leveled up with her debut EP Lovestep on Locked On. It’s a project that shows range, from nostalgic organ house to high-energy modern club cuts, all tied together by her vocals. She writes, produces, DJs, and runs the mic like it's second nature. With her swooning single "Ecstasy" on the way, Megan Wroe is fully in motion and we look forward to seeing what she comes up with next.
merchant
merchant is pushing Afro house into something more personal. The Jamaican-born producer has been building steady momentum, with support from Black Coffee, Diplo, and Pete Tong, plus millions of streams behind him. He's working on a larger body of music that explores themes of heartbreak, love and loss, turning dance floor records into something more narrative. With ties stretching across Jamaica, Europe, and the U.S., his sound feels both global and deliberate. merchant is carving out a lane where Afro house doesn’t just hit, it means something, and the dance floor is starting to lean in.
Rea
Bristol's Rea is locking into a global club sound that feels wide open and fully charged. The UK-based DJ, producer, and G Club founder blends UK bass with Bollywood percussion and Latin swing, building sets that move fast but still hit emotionally. 2025 was a breakout year, with appearances at Glastonbury, Outlook, Boomtown, and Dour, plus her opening ceremony track for Boomtown showing serious range. She’s just as comfortable on big stages as she is in dark club rooms. With her G Club imprint pushing percussive, peak-time rhythms, and no nonsense dance floor energy.
TWOFACED
TWOFACED are moving fast and hitting harder every time. The New Zealand duo are carving out a lane between hard house, trance, and high-energy club sounds that feel built for big moments. Their breakout “I Need You” on Positiva picked up support from Calvin Harris, DJ HEARTSTRING, and more, pushing them straight into the spotlight. Now with “Yearning” getting flipped into a sweet, dark euphoria territory for the dance floor, they’re showcasing a sound that simply sticks. Fresh off a UK tour and heading into a stacked festival run, they’re locked into serious momentum. TWOFACED are dialed in, high energy, and we're convinced we'll be hearing much more from this dynamic duo down the line.
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