25 Artists to Watch in 2016

Every year, the pool of new talent seems to increase exponentially. With the democratization of music production software and the ever-expanding database of online resources for learning, the barriers to entry for new artists have essentially been demolished.

Standing out from the crowd, however, is an entirely different story. As the sea of new artists grows, so do the challenges of delivering a truly unique product. With this in mind, we’ve chosen 25 artists who caught our attention in 2015. Furthermore, these are artists who show undeniable promise for 2016 and beyond.

At the end of the day, bear in mind, this is just a small piece of the pie. There are countless artists pushing the envelope right now who deserve your attention. Do your own research, attend their shows, and continue to support the next generation of artists.