{"id":3862,"date":"2025-01-11T05:22:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T05:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=3862"},"modified":"2025-01-10T14:45:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T14:45:33","slug":"5-artists-to-watch-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/5-artists-to-watch-in-2025","title":{"rendered":"5 Artists to Watch in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know we know how to spot future legends. Being part of the story of artists like Andra Day, Leon Bridges, Yebba, and FINNEAS is a privilege and one we hope to continue building on for years to come. As we ring in a new year, we\u2019ve got a new pool of artists on repeat. It\u2019s been amazing to see some of our recent picks light up global stages \u2014 we see you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/5-artists-2024-radar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium Build<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/4-artists-were-excited-for-in-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remi Wolf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Here\u2019s who we\u2019re tipping for greatness next.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0 Yeemz<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classically trained cellist and singer-songwriter, Yeemz, released her debut EP titled <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/6CnPh0gRR7KCemtViyaxrO?si=140K93kUTB6wDMAfJv-vAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey, You!<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2024. Her sound is a masterclass in blending intricate string arrangements with heartfelt lyrics, weaving melodies that can be both soothing and spine-tingling. One listen, and you\u2019ll understand why we\u2019re obsessed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yeemz - In The City | Sofar Los Angeles\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3BVCQgupZv4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0Lola Young<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/december-artist-news-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just over a year ago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we were celebrating Lola Young\u2019s track \u201cDon\u2019t Hate Me\u201d for amassing 18M streams. Her sophomore album <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/3uTpTaMOynCYKV5AtgeO2U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Wasn\u2019t Meant For You Anyway<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dropped last June and continues to flourish, with the viral hit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/35ISBknsCeZQtq66xABI9g?si=d8e328d2b3c74437\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMessy\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> breaking into the Top 50. If that wasn\u2019t enough, her feature on Tyler, The Creator\u2019s track <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/6jbYpRPTEFl1HFKHk1IC0m?si=7145b459bfe34009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLike Him\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has surpassed 100M streams. Lola, you have our support to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/5ZdqVCiXrvMGpY8cux5g8t?si=c19e961698d54436\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Conceited&#8221;<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lola Young - Messy (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k-k2_Liofy8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>3. Sabrina Song<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York native Sabrina Song continues to cement her place as the indie-pop darling for introspective, yearning vibes. Her album, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/4yqK0jpYVi4vgSLfscpNIf?si=_JSzY-97SSKWyaGei3PI1g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You Could Stay in One Spot, and I&#8217;d Love You the Same<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> captures all the cool-girl melancholy we didn\u2019t know we needed. Catch her <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabrinasongmusic.com\/shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on tour this year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 manifesting even more shows in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sabrina Song - Happy To Be Here | Sofar New York City\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mvYOQss56v0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>4. Thesaurus Rex<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thesaurus Rex stayed busy in 2024, wrapping up a U.S. tour and dropping their EP <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/0hSXGHceAwmGisnbbxHzdT?si=L26cYunFROi23ahoxZ8H-g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dumpster Fire<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> featuring the evocative hit, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/65RZCBXhQYPeOI85oCIGrG?si=29d8b046d6f443ac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI Won\u2019t Hold My Breath.\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The emerging indie rock band gives a nostalgic nod to the era of The Strokes and Vampire Weekend with a punchy, garage sound and high-energy shows. We know a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDaIj2oyoxN\/?hl=e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDumpster Fire\u201d music video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is coming soon, and we can\u2019t wait to see what\u2019s next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Thesaurus Rex - I Won&#039;t Hold My Breath (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i7zwzWMpDl4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0 Nino Augustine<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raised in the vibrant Panama City and now calling Atlanta home, Nino Augastine\u2019s sound reflects his multicultural roots, effortlessly blending Latin and African influences. His album<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/56bt9xaV44RJf7KqqgMxsU?si=cVKb2yQBQ2Kh5rqfFJu9BQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100%<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a vibrant, genre-defying masterpiece (it\u2019s giving genius). The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/latin\/on-the-radar-latin-nino-augustine-artists-to-discover-1235694884\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">praise around this album<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows we\u2019re in good company in keeping Nino on our radar<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nino Augustine - La Boda\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t5k13mLedK4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><br \/>\n<\/em>Ready to discover more artists to watch? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\"><strong>Browse concerts near you.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know we know how to spot future legends. Being part of the story of artists like Andra Day, Leon Bridges, Yebba, and FINNEAS is a privilege and one we hope to continue building on for years to come. As we ring in a new year, we\u2019ve got a new pool of artists on repeat. 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