Bladee's 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year with a flurry of creative output and live performances. Following the release of "Psykos," a collaborative album with fellow Swedish rapper Yung Lean, Bladee dropped his latest solo project, "Cold Visions," to critical acclaim. The album's unique blend of witty lyricism carried by melodic vocals over ethereal beats continues to solidify his position in the underground scene.

With a backstory right out of an 80's teen movie - they formed after an eight-month voyage down the Eastern Atlantic Seaboard - purveyors of nostalgia-tinged indie-pop have proven that they're no drop in the ocean. After a decade and five albums, the duo are hitting the road with their new album 'Face Down in the Garden' which features the recently released single 'Weight of Desire'!

Michigan folk outfit The Crane Wives hit the road this spring for a North American tour in support of their highly acclaimed studio album, Beyond Beyond Beyond! One of their latest singles, Arcturus Beaming, has set the tone for the much-anticipated new record, their first in eight years, marking a welcome return to releasing music. Don't miss your chance to see them live!

BoyWithUke, aka Charley Yang, is a Korean-American alt-pop musician who rose to fame on TikTok. Known for hits like "Toxic" and "IDGAF," he's celebrated for his ukulele skills and emotive vocals. After revealing his face in 2023, he continues to captivate fans worldwide. 2025 sees him head on a new spring tour titled 'Burnout World Tour'!

Australian punk rock takes over these shores once more, as Amyl and the Sniffers head back out on the road in North America in 2025! Following the release of their third studio album 'Cartoon Darkness', the new trek will be split into two legs. With American rock band Sheer Mag as support, catch them live as they storm a stage near you!

With an incredible ability to make music that is simultaneously both new and nostalgic, there's no wonder that Thee Sacred Souls has become one of the most exciting new artists of the past couple of years. Taking inspiration from the classic 'oldies' in the pop music canon, they take influence from doo-wop, chicano soul and classic gospel to craft a sound that led to their 2022 self-titled debut album to be named in KCRW's top-10 albums.