11 Emerging Artists to Watch in 2025: New Music, Tours, and Fresh Sounds
2025 is just around the corner, bringing with it a lot of new music, tours, and events from emerging artists that we need to keep on our radar so we don’t miss anything. Today, we bring you a list of 11 exciting acts that will help you build your musical agenda for the new year, featuring artists from various genres who will make you dance and think.
Cynnie Jane, the rising pop star known for her harmonious voice and impressive, carefully crafted image that stands out on social media, is ready to kick off 2025 in style. Fans can look forward to a tour where she’ll perform hits from her current work alongside fresh new tracks. With a packed year ahead full of releases, performances, and unforgettable moments, Cynnie’s 2025 promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Dates and details are still under wraps, so stay tuned for updates!
Cynnie is known for exposing her own experiences through her songs, highlighting positive messages like empowerment. She has also written for other artists, participated in film and television, festivals, and collaborated with labels like Interscope, Warner Music Group, and YSL Records.
Dance electronic music is having a party, and the independent band BeenWell is one of its brightest stars. They have set a New Year’s resolution to release one single per month, alongside organizing intimate DJ events in Austin, Texas, where they’ll showcase their best art.
The band consists of musicians Ben Payton and William Duvall, two producers who met by chance at a barbershop and combined their talents to become a local reference, accumulating over a million streams on digital platforms.
With his traditional nostalgic pop touch blended with R&B and neo-soul elements, 2025 will start very busy for artist and marketer Matt Cohen, known as Matty Co. He’ll release two new singles at the beginning of the year, followed by a “mini-EP” recorded with Adam Castilla of The Colourist. Known for his versatility and having grown up in the world of art thanks to his father’s work at Disney, Matty promises a unique experience with this new material, his most mature yet.
2024 was a busy year for pop artist Naomi Jane, who is shaping up to be a reference for Gen Z, and 2025 won’t be any less calm for her. She starts the year with the premiere of two music videos from her acclaimed EP Sweet Talk. These will be Like Like Love, which will hit digital platforms on January 10, followed by Socks, set to drop on February 6.
In spring, Naomi will release Lightning, her electrifying new single that promises to light up playlists everywhere, in addition to returning to the studio for the sequel to Sweet Talk, an EP that aims to close out her work with a bang. She’s also bringing her music to the stage with live performances in the works, offering fans an exciting opportunity to connect with her artistry on a whole new level. These shows are set to captivate with their energy and the unique magic of a live audience.
With their characteristic sense of humor and a flair for 80s, 90s, and early 2000s nostalgia, the band Sandy Hawkins will welcome 2025 with a tour of community college fraternities in the southwestern U.S. and San Diego, aiming for Japan and South Korea as their next stops, where they will continue promoting their debut album on vinyl, Sandy Hawkins Greatest Hits: Volume 1.
Sandy Hawkins’ Greatest Hits Vol. 1 is the ultimate collection of their 2020–2024 Echo Park era. Featuring 12 tracks, including hits like Cherry Chapstick and Morning Light, this limited-edition vinyl showcases their signature blend of humor, harmonies, and summer vibes. Praised by T-Pain and Nic Harcourt, it’s a must-have for fans old and new.
Independent rapper Dave Luv, hailing from Chicago, is gearing up for a big 2025 with new singles, an upcoming EP, and plans for live performances. Known for his unique fusion of rap, pop, and rock, Dave aims to “conquer ears” and bring fresh energy to the genre. A potential late-summer tour is also in the works, making it a year to watch for this rising talent.
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for singer-songwriter Alexa Kate, with a wave of new music on the horizon. Whether it’s an EP or a full-length album, fans can expect fresh tracks alongside live performances that promise to captivate pop music lovers everywhere.
Her debut EP Wishing You Well is already available, and she expects to continue growing, mainly supported by social media like TikTok, where she holds live performances almost daily.
Ryal, your go-to synth-pop duo, blends shimmering electronic melodies with emotional depth and a dash of ’80s nostalgia. With a unique style that combines edgy electro-pop and dream pop, they create a sonic landscape where nostalgia meets innovation.
In 2025, Ryal is set to release 5 new singles and a series of live performance videos, bringing their electrifying music to your screens. Get ready for a journey from light to dark, sweet to wounded—straight to the dance floor.
The Hong Kong-born artist will release a new album in the summer of 2025, which will be accompanied by a tour to promote her work not only as a singer and songwriter but also as a producer.
XTIE has established a fusion of pop she calls cosmic pop, blending dance rhythms with messages of self-love, mental health, and body positivity, aiming to break the music industry’s standards and expectations in Asia from her roots.
Indie-pop composer, artist, and producer Jacque Ryal, based in New York and with roots in the indie band Strip Darling and the electronic duo RYAL, is also planning a solo tour in the northeastern U.S. and the release of new music that reaffirms her talent beyond the band she represents.
Jacque Ryal is redefining indie-pop with her latest sonic evolution. Her music fuses processed vocals with pulsing basslines and infectious beats, creating a sound that’s equal parts emotional and electrifying.
The queer pop singer will spend 2025 on a 25-date tour across the U.S. as the opening act for Pom Pom Squad, in addition to new music set to drop in the first quarter of the year.
With over 2.5 million streams on Spotify and more than half a million listens on the platform, Caroline Kingsbury is establishing herself as a talented reference, deeply connecting with her listeners through the nostalgia her songs evoke.