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Lineup: HotLap

Although HotLap officially launched in late 2024, UK-based producers Chris Mears and Joris Mur are hardly new to the scene. With over 15 years of combined experience in music production and songwriting, the duo brings a heavyweight pedigree to their immersive blend of Afrohouse, Berlin minimal, melodic house, and techno. Their distinct sound — equal parts emotional and club-ready — has quickly earned them early support from tastemakers like Adriatique, CamelPhat, Carlita, Fideles, Cristoph, and Eli & Fur.

Chris Mears, a 2016 Olympic gold medalist, has transitioned seamlessly from world-class athlete to world-class producer, penning hits such as Bad Memories by Meduza, All Nighter by Tiësto, and This Feeling by Vintage Culture. His counterpart, Joris Mur, has also left a significant mark on global dance music, having written Goodbye by Goodboys and Imanbek, Rapture by Alok, and co-writing This Feeling as well. HotLap's studio collaborations span AAA artists like Claptone, Alok, Matroda, and Sidepiece, and they've built strong creative ties with vocalists including Rhodes, Magnus, Nathan Nicholson, Hannah Boleyn, and Nuala.

Now stepping into the spotlight with their own artist project, HotLap recently launched their first European tour with festival and headline dates across Turkey, Morocco, Belgium, and the UK. With anticipated collaborations on the way with Adriatique, Samm, Ajna, and more, HotLap is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting new forces shaping the future of melodic electronic music.