Your Best New Bands 2025 Playlist

Hear the sounds of the city right now.

BNB '25 Playlist (Photos by Samantha Klopp)
By WW Staff

Let the sounds of this year’s Best New Bands serenade you through the weekend. We’ve got a playlist ready for you.

And if you want to hear some of these songs live, mark your calendars for May 14 for our Best New Bands showcase at Mississippi Studios!

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