Lots of artists went from new to familiar during this past year. Here are The Current’s picks for the best new artists of 2025, listed in alphabetical order.

Arcy Drive

Cardinals

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CMAT

Jasmine.4.T

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Kashus Culpepper

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Leon Thomas

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Maygen & The Birdwatcher

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Mother Soki

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Palmyra

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Porch Light

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sombr

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supermodel*

Tyler Ballgame

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