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In 2023, the Amsterdam indie rock band Hiqpy participated in Popronde as a 3voor12 Talent. With each performance, the reviews grew more enthusiastic, and their inbox flooded with emails from the industry. A 15-minute set at Noorderslag 2024 was enough to convince the rest of the Netherlands of Hiqpy's right to exist. And all this without having released a single note of music. “Hiqpy is suddenly the next big thing, even though nothing is on Spotify yet,” headlined NRC.
Exactly one year after Noorderslag. Now there’s the single Something, produced by Grammy Award-winner Danton Supple, who produced several Coldplay albums. The Brit discovered Hiqpy during a performance in Haarlem, where he happened to be nearby. His invitation to collaborate coincided with the band’s discussions with Sony Music, where they signed a contract at the end of 2024.
Hiqpy poptalent voor 2025 - Volkskrant
"Each year, de Volkskrant, assisted by a professional jury, selects the cultural talents of the upcoming year. Which actor, comedian, writer, and pop artist are set to make it big in 2025? In the last category, the choice fell on the indie band Hiqpy, who have already caught the attention of heavyweights in the music industry with their charming bravado in the live circuit."
Hiqpy is ineens the next big thing, terwijl er nog niks op Spotify staat - NRC
Welke Nederlandse acts gaan 2025 veroveren - 3voor12 landelijk
"The poppy yet grungy tracks in the style of Wolf Alice always manage to captivate. Now signed with Sony Music, so we can finally expect releases."
Hiqpy pop talent for 2025 - Volkskrant
“Every year, Volkskrant, assisted by a jury of experts, selects the cultural talents of the upcoming year. Which actor, comedian, writer, and pop artist will make it big in 2025? In the last category, the choice fell on the indie band Hiqpy, who already caught the attention of industry heavyweights with their charming bravado in the live circuit.”
Which Dutch acts will conquer 2025 – 3voor12 National
“The poppy but grungy tracks in the vein of Wolf Alice always manage to enchant. Now signed with Sony Music, so we can finally expect releases.”
Certainties, rumors, and pure hope: which new pop albums can we expect in 2025? - NRC
“The band that broke through at Noorderslag with their magical indie rock after a nap in Roxy Dekker's dressing room has already recorded music with Danton Supple (U2, Coldplay, Elbow).”
Noorderslag 2025 is a marathon of young talent, showcasing a delightfully high standard - Volkskrant
"Hiqpy has just one single. But what they’ve shown live here and there has been the talk of the town in well-informed pop circles for months. The Amsterdam band exceeds expectations, starting with the roaring, grunge-rocking intensity of the opening track. What a rich and layered guitar sound this band has, and how every song builds to euphoric climaxes.”Hiqpy is 3FM Talent – NPO Radio 3FM
"Hiqpy has been named one of the new 3FM Talents during ESNS 2025! The band has been working on their development for two years, and their rising brilliance continues to shine. Their journey from Popronde to ESNS 2024 is a textbook example of how an act can grow.”
This is the Top 25 of Noorderslag 2025 - 3voor12
#1 “Yes, Hiqpy is a volcano on the verge of eruption. Absolutely brilliant. Every Dutch festival should want this band.”
These were the 8 highlights of Noorderslag 2025 – Festileaks
“The set is solid and consistently gritty. Hiqpy delivers a mix of garage rock and shoegaze, with an attitude that clearly shows they’re in full control amidst the massive energy bomb in the room.”
The Mother Tongue Reigns at Noorderslag Festival – NRC
“Having ‘buzz’ is the ultimate currency at Noorderslag. Hiqpy performed in a packed Binnenzaal, with a long line still outside the door. Mission accomplished. But more importantly, the band, driven by the slender indie-rock frontwoman Abir Hamam, delivered on every front with an outstanding performance that built up to, at last, their first single: ‘Something.’ It captures everything that makes Hiqpy so thrilling: dreamy grunge and riffs full of rapture.”
Hiqpy: Something – Nieuweplaat.nl
“The most anticipated debut track of a Dutch band in recent years.”
Hiqpy is suddenly the next big thing, even though there's nothing on Spotify – NRC
7 acts to look forward to at Eurosonic Noorderslag - Volkskrant
"The growling guitars and the contrasting heavenly vocals of singer Abir Hamam drag you to a thick finale full of shoegaze and choir euphoria. What an entry. And how we look forward to the show at Noorderslag, where soon there will be no room left. Grab three beers and queue up an hour in advance."
Noorderslag 2025 tips: 7 acts on the verge of a Dutch breakthrough - Festileaks
“It was widely noted all year that Hiqpy wanted to build a live reputation before releasing music online. That approach has paid off.”