Skip to main contentHere’s Every Artist Who Received a Vote in the 2025 Best New Bands Poll
There are plenty more talented artists to be heard.
By Robin Bacior
Best New Bands 2025
10 local artists Portland’s music insiders think you need to hear right now.
By Robin Bacior
Ogre Turns Noisy, Chaotic Songs Into a Full-Blown Fun World
Dadweed Weaves Lighthearted Bluegrass and Heartfelt Waltzes as a Trio
Rachel Wong Finds Her Second True Act as an R&B Pop Artist
Cowboy Jazz Brings Country Into Their Playful Sound
Machine Country Finds Their Sound in Noise Violence
Lambo Lawson Is Getting His Moment as an Artist
