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.
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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
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”.
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:
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.
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!
Recently discovered Eevah - brilliant UK indie/alt band who give a lot of Wolf Alice/Pale Waves vibes but are very much in their own space too. Hoping to see them live in Nottingham this year!
I would love to nominate my best friend’s band ‘MOSAICS’ for having an amazing 2025. They have most recently opened the new year by releasing their new single ‘Different People’ with James McCartney (Paul McCartney’s son).
They are an amazing band, who I have been lucky enough to see live on multiple occasions and I can’t wait to watch them grow and become what they deserve 🙌
I have loved this band and their music since I heard them live at an open mic night in a pub years ago. They remind me of so many successful bands and it blows my mind that they haven’t blown up yet! They have a 1975 vibe about them, but also their own individuality and differences. I’ve seen them popping up on TikTok recently doing covers of popular songs, and I have this feeling their time is just around the corner. I’ve always been obsessed with their song Cigarette.
The artist who impressed me this year and who I think will have many successes in the near future is Pedro Gomez. He is an international artist who travels carrying his message.
I really like his voice, relaxing and at the same time the message he transmits in his songs. He talks about his life, his faith, his perspectives. I also really like the live shows he does.
The least known artist i know who will have a great 2025....... it's me!! Kethervir!!! ❤
Sounds terribly self-centered.. i know....🙈 but i really plan on making a lot more compositions than usual this year, especially exploring a lot of different genres.
Lately i've been specializing in orchestral music of the kind you can hear in movies soundtracks, but i'm also a death metal bass player metalhead, and also i have a passion for electronic music of the synthwave/cyberpunk type, but i don't give myself an absolute limits. So, it's time to make something wierd and out of genere! i've finally changed my life and i plan on making a lot of new compositions, all different. in the past i've done a lot of live concerts with different bands and i've been on spotify, deezer, apple music, amazon music and many other platforms, through a distributor called Distrokid. a few years ago i decided to remove all the music and start over. I have almost no listeners at the moment, so at least less than 25000 monthly offcourse... since I have almost completely deleted my music, but I want to start again stronger than ever! and I know that this 2025 will be a great start for my musical career.
Below I present one of my old orchestral compositions that survived to the "Big Delete" is a piece composed from a photograph of Lake Zurich in winter. I analyzed the predominant colors of the photo and transformed them into audible frequencies using the frequency spectrum and obtaining the fundamental notes of the intonation of the piece to give me inspiration and to find a deepest connection with it. the bare, but strong light of the sun plays a fundamental role and the whole piece contemplates the sensation of death and rebirth of nature through the winter. a concept that is found in the vital energy of a seed that apparently dies, preserving its vitality to be resurrected in spring.
This is a duo made up of a husband and wife. Only recently have they managed to quickly rise in the charts of this genre, and I must say their music is truly inspiring. Additionally, they have started interesting collaborations that open up to an even larger audience. They have a beautiful message to share, and I believe there are many people who want to listen.
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 :)
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:
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.
i think my choice is Wasia Project, Their music soo relaxing and kinda help me trough last year its not like a sad-pop type, it just makes me feel kinda nostalgic...? even tho i not old yet lmao but yeah seriously, THEY ATE
Hi Sinclair, Wasia Project have 1.3M monthly Spotify listeners. This reward exists to identify smaller artists. Could you edit your submission with an artist that meets the criteria to ensure you're eligible for a reward? Thanks! ✌
I love his style, it looks like a mix between rock and country, I think he is a rather underestimated artist, I think that if he plays his cards well, he will have a great 2025, managing to emerge!
Hi GoJapan, Doc Robinson has over 75,000 monthly Spotify listeners, and nominated artists for this reward must have under 25,000. Please edit your entry with a different artist to be eligible.
I Predicted Sam Fender will be Big in 2025. Judging from his song last year "Me & The Dog" it was very good, I'm sure he will make a nice album this year
Bon Iver will have a huge 2025. Released Everything is Peaceful Love, a groovy melody that is quite literally music to my ears! They have so much talent and are going to big things this year!
According to recent Shazam predictions, an emerging artist to watch in 2025 is ALSO ASTIR, a musician from North Macedonia.
Initially known for his melodic house productions, ALSO ASTIR has recently adopted a softer sound, incorporating airy folk textures and delicate falsetto vocals. His track "Forget", created in collaboration with producers Yotto and AVIRA, has gained significant traction, climbing Shazam charts in several countries, including Germany.
Additionally, according to Billboard Italia, another promising name for 2025 is Lamante. Giorgia Pietribiasi, known as Lamante, is a singer-songwriter from Vicenza with a clear yet gritty voice. Her debut album, "In Memoria Di", offers a raw and romantic glimpse into her life and her family's, blending stories and memories with a primal urge to be heard.
Dennis Lloyd has been incredible in all his songs so far, I've got at least 8 of them in my playlists. It's sad to see people don't give him the looks he needs.
This year he is planning some outstanding new musics, and I'm pretty sure everyone who gives him a chance will be satisfied at the end.
Here is a blast from the past, included in Fifa 20.
Hey Asphyxyate, thanks for entering this bounty! Dennis Lloyd wouldn't be eligible however, as he appears to have over six million Spotify listeners! Feel free to edit your submission with someone that meets the criteria.
