Predict which lesser known artist will have a big 2025!

There are thousands, if not more, of small artists still hoping to make it big in the music industry. Making it big is often down to luck as much as it is talent, so which artist do you think will make it big in 2025? Here's the criteria:

Your nominated artist must have fewer than 25,000 monthly Spotify listeners;
They must be currently active and making new music;
You must explain why you think 2025 will be their year;
And you must link to your favourite song of theirs.

Tick off all of the above to win a reward!

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Created at 5:02pm, 9th January, 2025. Page last updated at 7:23pm, 28th February, 2025.
Deadline at 12:00am, 28th February, 2025.

Submissions (20)

mypets2/27/2025

Won$1

I really enjoyed meeting this artist. Her songs are very good, the lyrics are intense and the melody is great! I hope to see her making it big this year

yan574362/27/2025

Won$1

I love the idea of indie with melancholic sounds and a lot of words, so I always end up discovering new artists and falling in love with raw gems, like Lila Tristram, I love several of her songs and I believe she will break the bubble, especially Baby, where I can almost suffer along with her, a feeling of longing and the repetition that hurts “Maybe I'm just lonely, maybe I'm crazy”.

Baby

Lila Tristram · Baby · Song · 2024

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CMDR Henckes2/27/2025

Won$1

So, this is one of my recently discoveries while listen random songs in my YouTube and reminded me of some band that I already love, like Cage The Elephant that already do a great success and this is one of the reason that I believe that it can make a boom and get know by the people that already love songs in their style, specially with their new album Orchestra Hits that is really good by the way.

And my favourite song is from this album as well, the song bellow:

Limal2/27/2025

Won$1

Comaduster

I first discovered Comaduster through Mass Effect, one of my favorite games. His complex sound design immediately grabbed me. Its a perfect mix of deep atmospheric sounds with glitchy, bass-heavy beats. His music sits somewhere between industrial, IDM, and cinematic electronic epic music. Its more about creating soundscapes and emotions, rather than dancing.

Despite his talent, Comaduster remains criminally underrated, with fewer than 13,321 monthly listeners on Spotify.

But with the rise of dark electronic and cyber-inspired music, I believe 2025 could be his breakthrough year. His latest teaser for upcoming album MEMORY ECHOES, promises to be full of haunting yet emotional tracks - perfect for a growing audience craving futuristic, immersive sounds.

My favorite track? still "Winter eyes" Give it a listen and experience the sound of the future.

Sturmer2/27/2025

Won$1

My bet is on Mellows. I already highlighted their music video in another reward, and I believe they’ll continue gaining popularity in 2025.

They have a special charm I can’t quite explain - their music feels like it exists between two worlds, and historically, that’s where new trends and hits emerge. Their debut album dropped last summer and was widely embraced by fans. The heavy guitar riffs hit hard, yet they break down beautifully under the vocals.

Kawaii metal is the next big thing - I’m telling you!

Favorite song: 秘密closet/Mellows - official video - Cute Metal Band　#japanesemetal #metal #メロウズ