{"id":102969,"date":"2025-01-28T11:47:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T11:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=102969"},"modified":"2025-01-28T11:47:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T11:47:27","slug":"spotify-artists-to-watch-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-artists-to-watch-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Artists to Watch in 2025 according to Spotify’s music team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spotify’s editorial and artist partnership teams have revealed their top emerging “Artists to Watch” for 2025.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spotify has officially announced<\/a> its highly anticipated \u2018Artists to Watch\u2019 list for 2025. Curated by their global editors and artist partnership teams, this annual selection shines a spotlight on up-and-coming musicians from across the globe, representing a wide array of genres. These artists are expected to define the sound of 2025, showcasing fresh talent and innovative artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monica Herrera Damashek, Head of Artist & Label Partnerships at Spotify said, “Our annual \u2018Artists To Watch\u2019 list is all about spotlighting the rising stars that are shaping music culture. Last year\u2019s list featured breakouts like\u00a0Leon Thomas<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Chappell Roan<\/strong><\/a>, and\u00a0Teddy Swims<\/strong><\/a>, and the 2025 class is just as exciting.” Damashek went on to exlpain that, “Our editorial and artist partnerships teams join forces to build a compelling list for audiences across all genres and amplify the selected artists through marketing and editorial playlists. At Spotify, we\u2019re committed to helping artists grow and reach new fans around the world.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For independent artists, being featured on this list can be a career-making moment, while fans can enjoy an early glimpse into the potential stars of the year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spotify’s editors selected one “must-listen” songs from each of the highlighted artists across a variety of genres. Here are those recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afrobeats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Qing Madi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cGoosebumps<\/a>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruger<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cToma Toma<\/a>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christian<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bridge Music<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cFIND MY WAY<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henrik<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cWay back<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cameron Whitcomb<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cQuitter<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hudson Westbrook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cHouse Again<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ty Myers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cEnds of the Earth<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zach Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cI Never Lie<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Barry Can\u2019t Swim<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cStill Riding<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ela Minus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cBROKEN<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAWSA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cDirty Cash (Money Talks)<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hip-hop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BabyChiefDoit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cThe Viper<\/a>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nemzzz<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cEscape<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samara Cyn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cMagnolia Rain<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VonOff1700<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cOpps On Deck<\/a>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indie\/Folk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gigi Perez<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cFable<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lola Young<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cMessy<\/a>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luvcat<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cHe\u2019s My Man<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saya Gray<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cSHELL ( OF A MAN )<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jazz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maya Delilah<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cPretty Face<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Latin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clave Especial<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cNo Son Doritos<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

De La Rose<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cLos Fin De<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neton Vega<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cLoco<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yan Block<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cMedia Hora<\/a>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Addison Rae<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cDiet Pepsi<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chloe Qisha<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cI Lied, I\u2019m Sorry<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Debbii Dawson<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cHappy World<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JADE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cAngel Of My Dreams<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R&B<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Isaiah Falls<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cBUTTERFLIES<\/a>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Josh Levi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cBIRTHDAY DANCE<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odeal<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cSoh-Soh<\/a>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sasha Keable<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cTake Your Time (feat. 6LACK)<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rock\/Alternative<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ALEXSUCKS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cWhat\u2019re We Doing Here<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fleshwater<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track: \u201cKiss the Ladder<\/a>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

House of Protection<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential track:\u00a0\u201cPulling Teeth<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can check out all these tracks in one neat playlist compiled by Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n