Eight Emerging Artists On Our Radar: April 2025

Seoul-based DJ/producer Yetsuby is carving a vibrant path through the electronic underground with her genre-blurring sound. As one half of the acclaimed duo Salamanda and co-founder of the boundary-pushing Computer Music Club, Yetsuby fuses breakbeat, jungle, bass, and glitchy textures into playful, deeply immersive compositions. Her latest album 4EVA, out on her Pink Oyster Records imprint, is a surreal sonic journey inspired by a childhood doodle and themes of connection, loneliness, and joyful introspection. With past releases on Wisdom Teeth, Human Pitch, and all my thoughts, and appearances on NTS, Boiler Room, and Seoul Community Radio, Yetsuby is fast becoming a vital voice in South Korea’s underground culture — where emotion, experimentation, and a little weirdness reign supreme.

Gearmaster is the turbocharged evolution of Abdul Raeva, and your new favorite duo for dance floor mischief. Steffan Todorović and Joonas Arro have hit refresh with a name change that’s more than just cosmetic. It’s a full-on glow-up: a sleeker, groovier, and more unfiltered ride through their signature high-energy sound. Think late-’90s tech house with a twist — spongy basslines, hypnotic rhythms, and a whole lot of fun. Since their debut on Dance All Day in 2020, they’ve been lighting up labels like Haŵs, Physical Education, and Permanent Vacation, while also steering the ship at Gestalt Records. Now, as Gearmaster, they’re cranking things up with a sharper, more versatile vibe that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still hits hard. Joonas brings the sonic wizardry, Steffan the curatorial flair — and together, they’re engineering pure club joy. The future’s fast, loose, and seriously groovy. Buckle up.

Emma B is the the effortlessly chic, house-focused DJ and producer blending Parisian flair with Mediterranean mischief. Hailing from the South of France and now rooted in Paris, Emma’s sound is as timeless as her fashion sense — playful, punchy, and always with a wink. After turning heads with her Meltinglove record on Shall Not Fade and Les Mots EP on STORIES, she’s recently launched her own label, Notte Eterna, with the sultry, cheeky and hedonistic club-ready single “Eyes On Me.” Emma B is slated to return to Shall Not Fade for a new collaborative four-track venture with ILyes titled Feelings, with the title-track set to land on May 2nd. Whether she’s lighting up Sisyphos or curating vintage treasures at her fashion boutique OLDĒ, Emma is building a world where sound, style, and self-expression collide. 

At just 26, Rezident (real name David Roif) has built a reputation for blending introspective melodies with finely crafted grooves, earning praise from BBC Radio 1, Diplo, Elderbrook, and more. Since 2020, with the release of his Chapters EP, Rezident has cemented himself as a core and beloved talent on the Anjunadeep roster, with additional releases on labels like Purified Records and This Never Happened. His long-awaited debut album Feeling Fades, out May 9 via Anjunadeep, is a deeply personal body of work written over the past 18 months, capturing emotional snapshots of life, love, and change. The album showcases his evolving sound, from dance floor favorites like “Muse” to fresh collaborations with Malou and Kate Morgan. With global tour dates ahead and a special live show debut in London on May 15, Rezident is firmly stepping into the spotlight.

Berlin-based DJ/producer Inox Traxx is quickly making a name for herself with her razor-sharp, high-impact techno. She first turned heads with her debut EP II on Overbalance and continued to impress with standout releases on Ben Sims’ Symbolism and Hardgroove. Her powerful, no-frills sound has earned praise from selectors across the techno spectrum and led to regular appearances at top-tier venues like Berghain, Awakenings, and KNTXT events in London and Ghent. Her latest release, the Free EP on Charlotte de Witte’s RPM by KNTXT imprint — a follow-up to her bold and well-received In My Darkness EP on KNTXT from 2024 — channels a year of personal growth into five dance floor weapons. The EP is, in Charlotte de Witte’s words, “the sound of forward motion” and a signal to the dance floor that Inox Traxx is one of the most exciting names in techno’s new wave.

Milan-based DJ/producer and sound designer Somne returns this April with New Energy, a floor-focused 11-track album on his own Aura Dinamica label. Known for his evocative blends of techno and breaks, Somne’s full-bodied synths and razor-sharp sound design meld together to create immersive, club-ready weapons. Inspired by the likes of Overmono and close friend Joy Orbison, the album expands his sonic palette while retaining his signature emotional intensity. As co-founder of Aura Dinamica with Portrait, Somne continues to shape a forward-thinking sound rooted in both technical precision and emotive depth. With past collaborations including Mind Against and remixes for Tale Of Us, Somne is carving out a unique space in contemporary electronic music — where introspection meets innovation on the dance floor.

Puerto Rican DJ and producer Cali Lanauze is quickly becoming a standout voice in the world of house music. Known for his deep, dubby grooves and emotive, melody-rich storytelling, Cali blends glitchy textures and driving rhythms into a sound that’s all his own. In the past year, he’s made waves with releases on Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels, YokoO’s SATYA, Seth Troxler’s Slacker 85, and Maison D’etre with his glistening and refined Anonymous Call EP. From Hi Ibiza to Flash DC, SXM Festival to Brooklyn Mirage, Cali's hypnotic sets are turning heads. As the co-founder of the imprint Opulence, he's brought heavyweights like Roman Flügel and Ryan Crosson into his orbit, while continuing to push Puerto Rico’s scene into the future. A true artist on the rise.

French DJ/producer Baron blends jazz, afro, and disco into a rich, genre-crossing take on electronic music that’s anything but typical. Formerly part of the Afro House duo Mòo & Jo, Baron now steps into his own, crafting a unique sonic universe under his solo moniker. With past releases on Monaberry and Abracadabra, and support from the likes of Black Coffee, Bedouin, Tripolism, and Jamie Jones, Baron is fast becoming a name to know. In addition to a recent outing on One Tribe Records with the track “Hand Clap,” Baron has recently taken DJ Gregory’s iconic Africanism track “Bloc Party” and put a hot-to-the-touch modern twist on the classic dance floor burner.