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The Best New Bands of 2025 as Voted by their Peers!
Ogre Turns Noisy, Chaotic Songs Into a Full-Blown Fun World
“We’re more like a performance troupe, like we’re putting on that we’re a rock band.”
Dadweed Weaves Lighthearted Bluegrass and Heartfelt Waltzes as a Trio
“We are loose, but at the same time, the music is pretty tight.”
Rachel Wong Finds Her Second True Act as an R&B Pop Artist
“It’s that feel-good bounce with a really soulful, authentic vocal. It’s a very addictive music genre.”
Cowboy Jazz Brings Country Into Their Playful Sound
“The goal is to give it a silly name, but then bring the audience on an adventure.”
Machine Country Finds Their Sound in Noise Violence
“You get a lot more creative liberty with heavier music.”
Lambo Lawson Is Getting His Moment as an Artist
“I just kind of took an underground route for a long time, and now is when I’m emerging as the star.”
Cruise Control Blends Rock and Shoegaze—With a Real Kick in the Teeth
The band will release their sophomore album “Time Is an Angel” in September.
Neighbors Is a Passion Project of Local Luminaries Machado Mijiga, Mike Gamble and Garrett Baxter
“It’s often about wrangling all influences and creating a stew from the components of our creative and human personalities.”
Jakki and the Pink Smudge’s Y2K Influences Are Broad and Unmistakable
“It’s raw in a way that’s really satisfying.”
AC Sapphire Channels the Spirit of ’60s Folk
“It’s a way that’s accessible for me to gather people, help raise money and also raise awareness.”