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23 :: Kluminican Republic :: KAS:ST - Sound Of The SoulKAS:ST, the French duo behind the Flyance Records label, undeniably brings an atypical and avant-garde vision to techno music. Whether it is with their first album ‘Road To Nowhere’ (released in October 2019), their series of exceptional EPs or through their Live acts and DJ sets, they are easily recognizable. second appearance KAS:ST - Hell On Earth {Summericia CXXVII; 3} Relationship status 442 points given [5th] 368 points received [13th] 48 entries pointed top entry: anamē - Anywhere (Road Trippin') [+18, BJSC 173]

22 :: Dalisska :: Storefront Church - The High RoomStorefront Church is singer-songwriter/producer Lukas Frank and his various collaborators. The son of Scott Frank, director of Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit, he was a session drummer in his teens, touring with Portland rockers Portugal the Man and playing with Perfume Genius and his childhood friend Phoebe Bridgers before striking out to make his own music. His connections undoubtedly made this easier. His first album, 2021’s As We Pass, pulled Diiv guitarist Zachary Cole Smith into his melancholy, slowcore world; he and Bridgers also put out a mesmerising cover of Low’s Words in tribute to the band’s late Mimi Parker. But Frank has also put in the hard yards, working as a teacher and a waiter while making music. first appearance Relationship status 2 points given [142nd] 10 points received [131st] 1 entry pointed top entry: Avec Sans - Heartbreak Hi [+2, BJSC 47]

21 :: Jupiterdonia :: Ancient Umbra - Iron WillAncient Umbra is a trance music producer, DJ, and remixer from Donetsk. His tracks have received support and have been featured in podcasts and radio shows by renowned trance artists such as Alexander Popov, Artento Divini, JES, Andrea Mazza, INVIRON, Michael Milov, Alexander Komarov, Boris Foong & Ramsey Westwood, F4T4L3RR0R, and many others. first appearance Relationship status 207 points given [23rd] 253 points received [27th] 22 entries pointed top entry: Tseba; Electric Fields - Must Be Love (feat. Electric Fields) [+18, BJSC 144]

20 :: Land of DW :: Csaknekedkislány - Minden MozogThe Csaknekedkislány dance band was formed in 2011. The band members were significantly influenced by several great musicians of the beat era, and the Hungarian underground bands of the eighties (Európa Kiadó, Trabant, Balaton and Kontroll Csoport), as well as the work of lyricist Csepella Olivérre János Pilinszky and Tamás Cseh. Their first album, Na Ná Ba Bám, was released in November 2015. Their video clip for their song Tihany was awarded the clip of the year at the 2016 Hungarian Clips Review. In addition to writing lyrics, Csepella also works as a graphic designer. Her comic book, Nyugat+Zombik, published in 2013, is well-known in Hungarian circles, although the work was originally intended to be just a diploma project. first appearance Relationship status 239 points given [17th] 323 points received [18th] 26 entries pointed top entry: Cream Soda & HLEB - Plachu Na Tekhno [+15, BJSC 126]

19 :: Kathaldazia :: Chesuqi - The BlueChesuqi is an independent electronic producer, filmmaker, and VFX artist from the UK. Her sound is very much in the indie electronic/bedroom pop realm (think Imogen Heap, After, Grimes, Night Tapes, and Oklou) first appearance Relationship status 325 points given [12nd] 270 points received [25th] 38 entries pointed top entry: Eliza Rose; Interplanetary Criminal - B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All) [+15, BJSC 146]

18 :: East Rukahavian :: The Hidden Cameras - UndertowThe Hidden Cameras are a Canadian indie pop band. Fronted by singer-songwriter Joel Gibb, the band consists of a varying roster of musicians who play what Gibb once described as "gay church folk music". Their live performances have been elaborate, high-energy shows, featuring go-go dancers in balaclavas, a choir, and a string section. first appearance Relationship status 109 points given [48th] 832 points received [1st] 16 entries pointed top entry: YNDLING 'IT'S ALMOST LIKE YOU'RE HERE' [+13, BJSC 178]

17 :: Ben's Sanctuary :: Kai Tracid - 4 Just 1 DayKai Franz (born 17 January 1972), known professionally as Kai Tracid, is a German trance DJ and record producer. The name "Tracid" is a portmanteau of the electronic music styles trance and acid. In Germany he became famous with his first single, "Your Own Reality". In 1998 he gained worldwide fame with Liquid Skies. In November 2001 he got his first Top-10 hit in the German single charts. In 2009 he took an indefinite hiatus from making music and co-founded a yoga center Balance Yoga. In February 2020, Tracid announced his return to the scene with the release of his new single "DT64", a collaboration with Moguai. third appearance A*S*Y*S and Kai Tracid - Rave The Planet {Rolloland CLXII; 41} Kai Tracid - Trance & Acid {Bøtanikkä LXXX; 18} Relationship status 45 points given [81st] 91 points received [68th] 7 entries pointed top entry: Nu Aspect; Jamis; Poppy Baskcomb - Miss You [+13, BJSC 166]

16 :: Lotunia :: Army Of Lovers - Love Is Blue (feat. Olya Polyakova)Army of Lovers is a Swedish dance-pop group which formed in 1987 and had a number of hits in Europe throughout the 1990s. Some of their biggest successes include the song "Crucified", which was a big hit in Europe, charting 31 weeks in the Eurochart and peaking at number 14 in 1992. It remains their best-known song internationally. Their second international hit, "Obsession", charted 32 weeks and peaked at number 29. The name of the band alludes to the documentary film Army of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts by German gay rights activist Rosa von Praunheim, the title of which in turn alludes to the Sacred Band of Thebes. Olha Yuriivna Polyakova (Ukrainian: Ольга Юріївна Полякова; born 17 January 1979) is a Ukrainian singer, TV presenter, and comedian known as Super Blonde. third/first appearance Army Of Lovers - Carry My Urn To Ukraine {Sandebörg C; 39} Army Of Lovers - Crucified {Singerpurear CXX; 21} Relationship status 106 points given [49th] 114 points received [58th] 14 entries pointed top entry: SPELLLING - Portrait Of My Heart [+13, BJSC 172]

15 :: Deandria :: Merina Gris - Mejor*Merina Gris is a group made up of three young from Donosti (Sara, Julen and Paskal), al of them with previous experience in the music industry, who decided to join their creative forces in 2020. The project was born from the need to feel represented in the cultural scene that surrounds them, to create a space where they can develop their message in a natural and fluid way. first appearance Relationship status 77 points given [73rd] 51 points received [76th] 7 entries pointed top entry: mind.in.a.box - Change [+10, BJSC 115]

14 :: Mothertopia :: Kelly Lee Owens - HigherKelly Lee Owens (born 24 August 1988) is a Welsh electronic musician and producer. She released her self-titled debut album in March 2017 to critical praise. Her sophomore album, Inner Song, was released in August 2020, followed by LP.8 in April 2022 and Dreamstate in October 2024. third appearance Kelly Lee Owens - Melt! {Aeroche CXXIV; 16} Kelly Lee Owens - Re-Wild (Breaka Remix) {N DNTN CXXXVI; 23} Relationship status 19 points given [103th] 33 points received [97th] 2 entries pointed top entry: COY 'Promises' [+13, BJSC 167]

13 :: Hendinia :: Klavdia & ARCADE - AnemosKlavdia Papadopoulou (Greek: Κλαυδία Παπαδοπούλου; born 18 August 2002), also known mononymously as Klavdia, is a Greek singer. She represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Asteromata", finishing in sixth place overall with 231 points. first appearance Relationship status 283 points given [15th] 160 points received [44th] 36 entries pointed top entry: Smith & Thell 'Goliath' [+18, BJSC 122]

12 :: Terra Avium :: yeule - Veil Of DarknessYeule (/ˈjuːl/ YOOL; stylised in lower case) is the musical project of Nat Ćmiel, a Singaporean songwriter and producer. Starting in 2012, they incorporate elements of ambient, glitch and Asian post-pop. Their name is derived from Final Fantasy character Paddra Nsu-Yeul. Nat Ćmiel was born in Singapore where they attended school. They first started playing music at the age of 6 on their parents' Yamaha piano and learned classically although eventually dropped taking lessons, and wanted to explore something more challenging which led them to guitar and drums. Ćmiel initially started playing waltz pieces, though they soon moved on to songs from the soundtracks of Final Fantasy X and Kingdom Hearts. They later went on to sing in a jazz band under the name Riot Diet, covering songs from Ella Fitzgerald and the Pixies. fourth appearance yeule - Evangelic Girl Is A Gun {Neliönoir CLXXV; 5} yeule - I <3 U {Elëdan CXLII; SF-23} yeule - Pretty Bones {Kylienips CXXVIII; 38} Relationship status 364 points given [8th] 455 points received [4th] 39 entries pointed top entry: Årabrot - The Satantango [+18, BJSC 176]

11 :: Sandénia :: Shawn Mendes - HeavyShawn Peter Raul Mendes (/ˈmɛndɛz/ MEN-dez, Portuguese: [ˈmẽdɨʃ]; born August 8, 1998) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician. He gained a following in 2013 when he posted song covers on the video-sharing platform Vine. The following year, he caught the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton, which led to his signing a deal with the record label. Mendes's self-titled debut EP was released in 2014, followed by his debut studio album Handwritten in 2015. Handwritten debuted atop the US Billboard 200, making Mendes one of five artists ever to debut at number one before the age of 18. The single "Stitches" reached number one in the UK and the top 10 in the US and Canada. first appearance Relationship status 11 points given [121st] 60 points received [80th] 3 entries pointed top entry: MARKUS SCHULZ FEATURING SARAH HOWELLS - TEMPTED [+3, BJSC 57]

10 :: Ennea :: Paris Paloma - the warmthParis Paloma (born 17 November 1999) is a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist. She gained prominence through the single "Labour" (2023). Her debut album, Cacophony, was released in 2024. Paloma grew up in Ashbourne, Derbyshire and attended a girls-only boarding school. She studied Fine Art and History of Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2022. In March 2023, Paloma broke out with the single "Labour", described as a feminist anthem about the unpaid domestic labour women have been made to do throughout history. The song received 1 million streams on Spotify within 24 hours of release, and 1 million views on YouTube. A viral TikTok trend started in which various women around the world related the song to their own experiences with sexism. "Labour" became Paloma's first charting single in the UK and on Billboard in the US. first appearance Relationship status 0 points given 0 points received

09 :: A-Konohagakure :: CHANMINA - TEST MEMina Otomonai (乙茂内 美奈, Otomonai Mina; born October 14, 1998), known professionally as Chanmina (ちゃんみな), is a South Korean-Japanese rapper and singer. She debuted in 2016 independently, before releasing her major label debut album Miseinen in 2017. Mina Otomonai was born in South Korea, to a Japanese father and a South Korean mother, and lived in South Korea until she was three years old. As her mother is a professional ballerina, she spent her childhood traveling around South Korea, Japan and the United States. Due to her mother's influence, Chanmina learned ballet and violin from a young age. Moving to Nerima, Tokyo during her elementary school years, she discovered the song "Day by Day" (2008) by Korean band Big Bang, and felt moved by the song, inspiring her to become a rapper. Chanmina originally planned to move to South Korea to become a K-pop musician in her second year of high school, however her friend, female rapper Messhi, convinced her to stay in Japan. first appearance Relationship status 129 points given [42nd] 206 points received [34th] 10 entries pointed top entry: Kohta Imafuku - Orihime [+18, BJSC 145]

08 :: Herbilore :: Mia Wray - Only LoveMia Isobel Wray-McCann (born 28 October 1995), known professionally as Mia Wray, is an Australian pop singer, songwriter and musician from Noosa, Queensland. Born and raised in Noosa before later relocating to Melbourne, Wray rose to prominence after winning the 2011 iteration of Telstra's Road to Discovery Program. second appearance Mia Wray - The Way She Moves {Altyr Muunilinst CLXVII; 8} Relationship status 19 points given [102nd] 19 points received [111th] 2 entries pointed top entry: Alison Sudol - Come On Baby [+12, BJSC 178]

07 :: Freidland :: Connie Talbot - OriginalConnie Victoria Elizabeth Talbot (born 20 November 2000) is a British singer who was the runner-up of the first series of Britain's Got Talent in 2007. She then signed with Rainbow Recording Company and released her debut album Over the Rainbow on 26 November 2007, which has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide and reached number one in three countries. first appearance Relationship status 0 points given 9 points received [136th]

06 :: N DNTN :: KNEECAP - THE RECAP (feat. Mozey)Kneecap are an Irish hip-hop trio from Belfast, Northern Ireland, composed of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí, the stage names of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin and J. J. Ó Dochartaigh, respectively. They rap in a mixture of English and Irish. Their first single "C.E.A.R.T.A." (cearta is Irish for 'rights') was released in 2017, followed by their debut studio album, 3CAG, in 2018. Their second studio album, Fine Art, was released in 2024, and a biographical film was released later the same year. The group has been at the centre of public debates about free speech and the expression of political opinions within Ireland and the UK. Their themes focus on working class Belfast youth culture, Irish republicanism and Irish language rights. In concert, they have made statements supporting Palestinian nationalism and condemning the Gaza genocide. Their name is derived from the extralegal punishment attacks meted out by Northern Irish paramilitary groups. Mozey, whose real name is Michael James Hitches, is a rising star in the drum and bass scene, celebrated for his infectious energy, versatile production style, and unmistakable charisma both on and off the decks. Known for blending hard-hitting basslines with playful melodies, Mozey has quickly become one of the most exciting names in modern drum and bass. Emerging from the underground scene, Mozey has earned widespread recognition for tracks like Lady Killaz and The Calling, which have become staples in DJ sets across the globe. His ability to switch effortlessly between gritty rollers and upbeat dancefloor anthems showcases his talent as both a producer and a performer. first/second appearance Mozey - Tell Me {Bronzil CLIX; 42} Relationship status 196 points given [24th] 97 points received [66th] 23 entries pointed top entry: Danny L Harle - Broken Flowers [+12, BJSC 69]

05 :: FARC :: Banoffee - MusclesBanoffee is a Melbourne-born, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter and producer with a transgressive and deeply vulnerable approach to music. She has toured with Taylor Swift on a worldwide stadium tour as part of Charli XCX’s troupe, and represents the new wave of mutant pop bubbling up from the queer club underground. She has been described as one of pop music’s “recent great forward thinkers” (FACT) and is known for infectious melodies that belie more unsettling, experimental textures and beats. second appearance Banoffee - Tennis Fan (feat. Empress Of) {Jadakissnia CXXI; 10} Relationship status 353 points given [10th] 196 points received [36th] 47 entries pointed top entry: Ofenbach; Norma Jean Martine - Overdrive (feat. Norma Jean Martine) [+15, BJSC 159]

04 :: Pestolia :: frutiger dillon - Windows98Gregory Dillon is a pop superstar who aspires to instill profound nostalgia in the minds of his listeners. He comes from a tiny suburban town in New Hampshire, but migrated to Brooklyn in search of confidence, and began creating a pop fantasy that re-explores the perplexing terrain that influenced his upbringing. His aesthetic has attracted our (and many others) attention, with an 80’s tainted sound and a penchant for conceptual design. With recent placements on HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls, CW’s Batwoman and Riverdale, Love Island UK, and Amazon Prime original series The Lake, his music has swiftly garnered sync popularity. third appearance Gregory Dillon - Genevieve {Cor Lupus CLVII; 20} Gregory Dillon - Sad Magic {Lookylion CXXX; 6} Relationship status 69 points given [65th] 101 points received [64th] 9 entries pointed top entry: KETTAMA - It Gets Better (Edit) [+15, BJSC 174]

03 :: Pagasa :: Cameron Winter - Nausicaä (Love Will Be Revealed)Cameron Winter (born March 4, 2002) is an American musician who fronts the rock band Geese. He released his debut solo album, Heavy Metal, in 2024. Winter grew up in Park Slope, Brooklyn, attending the Brooklyn Friends School. His mother, Molly Roden Winter, is a writer and his father, Stewart Winter, is a composer and co-owner of a sync library. In his adolescence, he played youth football but had to give it up due to concussions, after which he turned to music. In high school, he formed a band, Geese, with friends from school. After high school, he applied to Boston University with the intention of pursuing a degree in communications but ultimately chose to forgo college and pursue music as a career, along with his Geese bandmates, after signing with Partisan Records in 2020. first appearance Relationship status 0 points given 41 points received [88th]

02 :: Lookylion :: Momo Boyd - American Love SongThalia Mozia Boyd, aka Momo, is a 20-year-old singer, songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist. She plays the guitar and the bass, she officially started singing with her family at the age of 5 and is one of five members of the sibling band, Infinity’s Song. first appearance Relationship status 41 points given [84th] 35 points received [95th] 7 entries pointed top entry: Debbii Dawson - Happy World [+11, BJSC 166]

01 :: Cor Lupus :: Kyra Machida - BlondeBorn and raised in Japan, emerging pop artist Kyra Machida has been surrounded by music since a very young age. Her mom was a singer and would play a variety of music at home throughout Kyra’s childhood including Whitney Houston, Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and more. Growing up, Kyra’s family were consistent Churchgoers, and it led to Kyra singing in the choir for two years. When she was eight years old, her dad took her to see Japanese popstar Amuro Namie and for the first time, Kyra realized her dream was to be an artist herself. Kyra took piano lessons, voice lessons and sang in contests at school, but it wasn’t until she turned 14 years old that she took being a full-time artist as a serious career path when she signed with a Japanese label. After years of hard work and persistence, her journey brought her to Los Angeles to continue to pursue her goals and passion with her music. With musical influences such as Gwen Stefani, Pussy Cat Dolls, Lady Gaga and Fergie, Kyra describes her sound as “playful yet sexy and confident vocal tone layered over club/electronic influenced production.” first appearance Relationship status 423 points given [6th] 426 points received [7th] 52 entries pointed top entry: Savoy – Let You Go [+18, BJSC 107]

we begin with the host's pick AQ :: Danæviia :: Maruja - Look Down On UsMaruja are a Manchester-based four-piece who fuse jazz, punk, post-hardcore and experimental chaos into a singular, genre-defying sound. Think post-punk meets free jazz, with lyrics, rooted in rap, that are all about the message. Add the hair-raising sonics of ruthless breakbeats, gnarly guitar loops, transcendent sax and flourishes of psychedelic bass and you have Maruja: this is force-of-nature music, born from a place of spirituality and protest, with a deep four-way friendship at its core. second appearance Maruja - One Hand Behind The Devil {Persephonia CLX; 20}

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