10 Rising Music Artists You Need to Know in Summer 2025

Summer isn’t just for sunshine and iced coffee — it’s also prime time to update your playlist. While the radio plays the usual headliners, some of the most exciting music in 2025 is coming from new, genre-blending, and boundary-pushing talent. These 10 rising artists are gaining serious momentum this summer, and if you're not listening yet, now’s the time to start. 1. Greta Levska Genre: Electronic / Synth-pop Debut Album: IBZALIEN , released early June 2025 on Berlin label Get Physical. Sound & Influence: Blends four decades of electronic music—80s synth nostalgia with futuristic twists. Tracks like Moulin Krew and Initialize channel dancefloor-ready energy. Live Exposure: Set to perform at Ibiza’s Brunch Electronik Opening Party on July 13. 2. Benson Boone Genre: Pop / Singer-songwriter Latest Release: American Heart , his sophomore album, out June 20, 2025 via Warner/Night Street Records. Key Moments: Debuted American Heart at Coachella 2025, performing Young American Heart and joining Queen’s Brian May on Bohemian Rhapsody . Released Mr Electric Blue music video—a self-deprecating nod at “one-hit wonder” criticism. Tour Plans: American Heart World Tour kicking off August 22, 2025 in Saint Paul, MN, with arena dates like Madison Square Garden and Crypto.com Arena already sold out. 3. BAMBII Genre: Dancehall-Infused EDM New EP: INFINITY CLUB II , dropped June 20, 2025. Critical Reception: Pitchfork praises the EP for merging dancehall, techno, ragga, pop, and more into "intoxicating atmosphere," with tracks like “Mirror” featuring Jessy Lanza & Yaeji. Cultural Impact: Jamaican-Canadian roots, Toronto queer club scene, and rave heritage define her bold sound. 4. Royel Otis Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative Viral Breakouts: Cover of Murder on the Dancefloor went viral via Triple J’s Like a Version, hitting #1 on U.S. Alternative Radio in June 2024. Debut album Pratts & Pain topped the ARIA Albums Chart in Feb 2024. Major Move: Signed to Capitol Records in Nov 2024. Recognition: Named a Grammy’s “25 Artists to Watch” in early 2024. 5. Maddox Batson Genre: Country‑Pop Stats: Born Dec 2009; went viral on TikTok; debut single Tears in the River hit Spotify US Viral 50 and reached ~12 million streams by end-2024. Releases: Multiple singles & EP First Dance out March 2025; performed at the Grand Ole Opry in March. Label & Touring: Signed to Warner/Prosper; headlining US tour in spring 2025, opening for Lainey Wilson in September. 6. Liang Lawrence Genre: Indie Folk / Soft Rock Recognition: Nominated for the 2025 Ivor Novello Rising Star Award. Heritage: Singer-songwriter with mixed English–Chinese background; praised for intimate, folk-driven songs. 7. Titan Montroy Genre: Alt‑Pop Milestones: Signed with EchoVerse Records in 2025; released debut album Falling and Flying featuring standout tracks "falling fast" and "Broken to Beautiful". Sound: Emotional storytelling paired with cinematic production; followed with Boys EP in early 2025 . 8. Isabel LaRosa Genre: Alt‑Pop Highlight: Featured by People Magazine among Spring 2025 Emerging Artists; known for emo-tinged alt-pop with TikTok-driven momentum. 9. INJI Genre: Pop / Party Anthem Recognition: Also highlighted by People as a 2025 emerging artist; known for upbeat, joyful pop songs that resonate with TikTok age . 10. Precious Pepala Genre: Alt‑Pop with social themes Profile: Sheffield-born, signed to Modern Sky UK; alt-pop blending gospel, rock, soul, addressing mental health, religious trauma, and queerness Breakthrough: Gained traction through viral TikTok covers; praised by Rolling Stone and NYLON