With one eye on the future and the other on the history of UK dance music, Or:la has spent the past few years driving both bass music and techno forward. In recent years, her work as both a producer and DJ has become more expressive: her debut album Trusting Theta includes defiant statements on injustices against the feminine and underlying references to female friendship and sapphic love. She’s also still one of the best around when it comes to crafting floorfillers that balance melody with density and texture. Expect similar when she takes to the booth at Sónar Lisboa 2025, with a smooth, heady set full of ‘complex bangers’ that keep dancers moving.