In a previous article, we highlighted five DJs who defined 2025.
This time, we continue the list with five more names who also left a strong mark on the global scene.
BUNT.
BUNT. stayed at the top of the electronic music world throughout 2025.
He built momentum through major collaborations and a large-scale global tour.
He is known for his high-energy shows. In 2025, he launched the In The Greater Round Tour.
Through this project, he delivered immersive 360-degree performances across multiple countries.
Most of these shows sold out quickly.
Following the success of TRIPPIN in 2024, BUNT. returned with another standout release.
His track Spaces, created in collaboration with The Chainsmokers, became his biggest song of the year and reached nearly 13 million streams on Spotify.
SIDEPIECE
SIDEPIECE stood out as one of the most in-demand acts of 2025.
The duo appeared on countless festival and club lineups while staying true to their tech house sound.
Tracks such as Cash Out featuring Bobby Shmurda and Cry For You led their releases throughout the year.
In addition to official tracks, SIDEPIECE continued their SIDEPIECE Treat project.
Through this series, they shared free remix downloads on SoundCloud.
In 2025, they delivered crowd favorites, including edits of Rich Baby Daddy and a mashup of Somebody I Used to Know and Where I’m From.
Live shows also filled their schedule.
They played energetic sets at major festivals and clubs across the United States.
Before their We Belong Here appearance in New York City, they even hosted a surprise pop-up party inside a pizzeria.
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ALLEYCVT
ALLEYCVT enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2025.
She reached new audiences with performances at major events, including EDC Las Vegas.
At the same time, she made her debut on the Monstercat label with BELIEVE, a collaboration with LEVEL UP.
This year also marked the release of 9 Lives, her debut EP featuring five tracks.
With strong momentum behind her, ALLEYCVT closed 2025 on a high note and prepared for the 9 Lives tour, scheduled to begin in January 2026.
Cloonee
Cloonee started 2025 at full speed and never slowed down.
Early in the year, Beatport named him Artist of the Month for April.
Soon after, he ranked among the best-selling tech house artists of the year.
Fans played tracks like X-Rated and Not Gonna Be Your Boo on repeat.
These releases not only dominated playlists but also influenced new trends in house music.
July became a career highlight when Cloonee headlined the biggest show of his life.
Through his Hellbent label, he organized a large-scale weekender in Los Angeles at Factory 93, featuring artists such as Chris Lorenzo and Riordan.
HNTR
HNTR reached new levels in 2025 with two widely praised remixes.
In February, he released his version of Stephanie, which quickly gained support from top DJs including Martin Garrix, Alok, and David Guetta.
He followed up with Shook Ones, Pt. III, a fresh rework of the classic 1990s hip-hop track by Mobb Deep.
These releases earned him a spot on 1001Tracklists’ Top 101 Producers 2025 list.
In addition, they opened doors to major international bookings, including shows at Bootshaus and the 808 Festival in Bangkok.
Together, these DJs helped shape the sound and energy of 2025.
Their work showed that the year belonged to bold ideas, strong releases, and unforgettable performances.
