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.
I found Reuben Hollebon's music one night while I was just messing around on YouTube, and it really caught me off guard. His album "Terminal Nostalgia" was like having a deep, personal chat with someone who just gets the whole deal - you know, the sadness, the yearning for something you can't even describe. "Faces" was the first song I heard, and it was captivating. His voice has this haunting vibe, like he's singing from some misty, foggy place in Norfolk where he's from. It's more than just tunes; it's like he's painting pictures with his words, making you feel every single one. I remember playing "Common Table" when I was in one of those moods where everything feels lost. The way he sings about hope and being together, it's like he's talking straight to me, reminding me of the beauty in just connecting with people. His music has this way of making you feel less alone, even when you're all wrapped up in your own head.
What really stands out about Reuben's sound is how intimate it feels. Listening to his songs, I feel like I'm in this tiny, cozy room with him, just sharing stories. His production background really shows; everything is so well thought out, every note seems to have a purpose, making the storytelling even more powerful. I've seen a couple of his live performances online, and there's something special about how he connects with his audience. Even through a screen, you can feel the calm, reflective nature of his music, like it's telling you to take a moment and think. His music doesn't have millions of listeners, but I kind of like that. It feels like I'm part of this little, secret club of people who appreciate the depth and sincerity of his songs. Every time I listen to "Before The Flood" from his debut album, its like visiting an old friend, finding comfort in the familiarity and beauty of his melodies and lyrics. Discovering Reuben Hollebon was like finding music that speaks to the quiet, thoughtful parts of me. His songs aren't just background noise; they're companions through life's complexities.
Reuben Hollebon I think 2025 could be his year to really make it big. His music has this kind of magic to it - the way he tells a story through his songs, it's just something special. If he keeps putting out stuff that resonates like his album "Terminal Nostalgia," I bet more and more people will start to catch on. The digital world could play a huge part; if his songs start popping up on playlists or he gets a hit on TikTok or something, his listener count could skyrocket.
This great artist has been making waves on youtube for 19 years, mainly creating and performing covers on guitar and Stylophone. His growth in the last 2 years has been enormous, reaching almost a million followers, and the viewing of his videos is growing enormously.
Particularly in the last year he has grown tremendously, imitating a style called ‘Poland Retro’ with his own covers and works.
I think that 2025 may be the year when his own works will have the greatest impact. In addition, he is going to participate as the creator of the soundtrack of a Polish indie game, and if both of them have some repercussion it will help his escalation.
I give a recent example of one of his own works, amusing and magnificent, full of talent and technique, and a pleasure to listen to again and again:
After a 2024 of some lineup change and assestament, they finish the year with a really good album. In the industrial metal their tecnique is really good for an italian emergent band. In fact they made a lots more live concert for foreign Country and thats why I think they could really have a game change in the 2025. Being knowed out of Italy is a good tickets for became a new reality in the metal panorama. Hope if there are metalheads over here, they add Hand of Juno to their tracklists. My favourite song from them is "hug my death" but i really suggest you to go on list "Destroy the Line" too :)
