NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Pandora, SiriusXM’s digital music streaming service, announced its annual Artists To Watch list for 2025.
Compiled using a combination of listening data analysis along with human curation from Pandora programmers, the list has identified ten emerging artists across all genres that it believes will break through in 2025.
“Pandora prides itself on being a platform that listeners can turn to for discovering new music, and year after year the platform continues to successfully identify the rising stars across all genres,” said Steve Blatter, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Music Programming at SiriusXM and Pandora. “With our expert programming team, combined with listening data and insights, we were able to narrow down an extensive list of talented new artists to get our Pandora Ten, the ones we believe will make the biggest impact in 2025 and beyond.”
The 2025 Pandora Ten:
Alex Warren: A 23-year-old singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and breakout singles “Burning Down” and “Carry You Home.” He was recently part of SiriusXM and Pandora’s Artist Accelerator program.
CYRIL: An Australian producer and DJ who gained attention with “Stumblin’ In,” a hit across streaming platforms. His remix of Teddy Swims’ “The Door” topped Pandora’s MIXR and other charts.
Gigi Perez: An alternative artist whose debut EP, How To Catch A Falling Knife (2023), includes viral hits like “Sailor Song.” She has charted globally and is touring with girl in red this fall.
Kapo: Colombian artist Kapo, signed by Nicky Jam’s La Industria Inc., broke out with viral singles “Ohnana” and “UWAIE,” achieving significant growth on Pandora’s El Pulso station and collaborating with top Latin artists.
Leon Thomas: A Brooklyn-born musician and actor whose album Electric Dusk features collaborations with Victoria Monét and others. His Grammy-winning work includes SZA’s “Snooze,” and his latest album, MUTT, explores themes of love and ambition.
Megan Woods: A faith-based singer from Boston who channels her personal struggles and healing journey into her music. Her single “The Truth” has resonated with younger Christian audiences on Pandora and SiriusXM.
Natalie Jane: Known for her single “Somebody to Someone,” Natalie Jane continues to build her fan base on Pandora following a successful EU/UK headlining tour.
The Funeral Portrait: This rock band blends anthemic sound with 2000s nostalgia on their debut album, Greetings from Suffocate City. They connect with a diverse audience, celebrating individuality.
Veeze: A Detroit rapper whose distinct style and collaborations with major artists have propelled him to national recognition. His debut album, Ganger (2023), solidified his rising status in hip-hop.
Zach Top: A rising country artist with a debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music, a sold-out tour, and a CMA nomination for new artist of the year.
