Stippenlift ^{+ Hermanus}

Recommended by some psychologists for those struggling with severe depression, Stippenlift’s music proudly exists within the self-proclaimed genre of depriwave: a celebration of mental vulnerability. His unique synthwave tracks are danceable and uplifting, but the lyrics deal with heavy and deeply personal themes. Under Hugo’s guidance, you can dance while embracing gender confusion, or shout out that you’re autistic—all to remind yourself that you’re not alone. Few can convey so much heaviness with such energy and enthusiasm.

What started as niche music has now grown into an extensive body of work, several alter egos, a series of melancholic Christmas hits with accompanying performances, a tight-knit Instagram community discussing and celebrating mental health, and even their own depriwave clothing line. Stippenlift has released a wealth of music, including collaborations with Faberyayo of De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig.