While it’s easy to fall back on timeless classics, there’s a new generation of artists redefining what great music can be, catering to every taste and mood. From rock and hip-hop to country and metal, there’s a sound out there for everyone.
Refresh your music library by exploring these ten rising stars—chances are, they’ll soon be the ones you can’t stop listening to.
More from Spin:
- Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr Team For Beatles Hits In London
- Independent Artists You May Have Missed in 2024
- 5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Ben Burnley of Breaking Benjamin
Mark Daly
Hailing from Cork, Ireland, alternative rocker Mark Daly is no stranger to American audiences, having toured extensively with acts including Candlebox, Richie Kotzen, Mr Big and Queensryche. A post-grunge powerhouse, Daly’s latest EP ‘Devil’s Arms’ was produced by Brian Virtue (Jane’s Addiction, Audioslave, 30 Seconds To Mars) and runs the gamut from the frenetic “Better Off Alone” to the despondent “I Wanna Be More” and the heart-stringing ballad “Pieces,” a duet with Linkin Park/Dead Sara frontwoman Emily Armstrong. His sound is raw, energetic, and unapologetically emotional, blurring classic rock, grunge and modern rock into signature sound all his own. The former frontman of the band The Voodoos, Daly’s first venture as a solo artist, “Your World,” hit No. 1 on the Scottish New Music Chart, and was inspired by his son Noah and written for an autism awareness charity.
jimmi paige
Stepping out from her electronic roots as one-half of the dance radio chart-topping duo BONNIE X CLYDE, Paige Lopynski launches her solo project, jimmi paige, with the BOY CRAZY EP. Inspired by early 2000s icons like Avril Lavigne and Paramore, she blends nostalgic pop-punk with raw, personal storytelling. From the sultry “rockabye” to the self-produced “only love,” jimmi paige delivers a bold reinvention, redefining pop-rock for a new generation.
Chris Leonard: From X-Factor Contender to Irish Frontman and Rising Solo Star
Chris Leonard’s journey to becoming one of Ireland’s most compelling musical talents has been anything but ordinary. From his early days charming audiences as a contestant on The X Factor to fronting the beloved Irish group Shillelagh Law, Leonard has proven himself as a versatile artist with a knack for storytelling and an undeniable stage presence. Now, with a highly anticipated debut solo album on the horizon and a festive collaboration lighting up the season, Leonard is poised to reach new heights in 2025.
Juvy
Anyone can call themselves a versatile artist, but few truly live across multiple genres like Sapphire Records artist “Juvy.” From collaborating with artists such as Kodie Shane on the high-energy, melodic trap track “Never Again,” to working with indie punk rock star Ekkstacy on the lo-fi grunge sound of “Lifeless/Scars,” Juvy brings listeners on a journey filled with introspective double entendres and emotionally compelling melodies. One of his most notable works, We All Die Alone, featuring production by Grammy Nominated/ Billboard Chart topping David Veslocki showcases Juvy’s emotional depth, having garnered nearly 3 million streams.
THE EIFFELS
Indie dance-rockers, The Eiffels, are back with a euphoric ode to the good times. Their new video for “Beautiful Life” feels like flipping through a photo album of frontman, Sean Ulbs’, favorite dopamine hits. The Eiffels’ synth-rock sound has led to millions of streams, spins from major stations like KROQ and 91X, and made them college radio favorites. Although they’ve already appeared everywhere from Netflix, Vans Warped Tour, MTV, and video games like Rock Band 4, The Eiffels feel like they’re just getting started.
Koach-111
An eagerly anticipated artist emerging with a wave in the Northeast, mixing elements of grunge and rock, with punk vocals sprinkled across the top, is the exuberant Koach-111! “I Got You” is the a collaboration with Sapphire Records. Acoustic show series like Speakeasy Sessions showcases Koach-111 in an ever expanding new light across all platforms.
Glorybots
“Glorybots music is like a potent drug!” With dazzling soundscapes and deliciously soft vocals, a spellbinding effect emerges listening to “Pain Rain”, Glorybots’ recent post-punk single that’s reminiscent of Depeche Mode on steroids dripped in dragon guitars and fuzz bass. Glorybots are gearing up for the release of their fourth full-length album, Mad End, which will drop in spring 2025. Check ‘em out and decide for yourself.
LeLe Rose
Dazzling her audiences along the California coast, Las Vegas, and across the globe with her sensational performances, original songs and covers, Lianna aka *Lele Rose* is pure musical magic. With powerful vocals and captivating piano and dance, she electrifies and leaves an indelible mark. After producing three albums of original songs (Bliss Kingdom, Back 2 Life, Can’t Stop Now), along with many singles including her latest, Wolves & Fairies which is a tribute to her late mentor Jack Lee, Lele Rose isn’t just shaking the music world, she is redefining it!
Southern Gothic
If that wasn’t enough for the SoGo faithful to celebrate, there will be more new material from the Southern Gothic in 2025. Connor and long time drummer/collaborator Shawn Thacker are bringing lots of familiar faces back to help with this record the most rocking set yet if the early demos are any indication. With a late summer release the band will be back in UK, Belgium, Austria, Spain and more in the fall.
David Veslocki
With contributions to multiple Grammy nominations as a producer, engineer, guitarist/multi-instrumentalist and label executive, David Veslocki has topped the Billboard charts on multiple occasions across a broad variety of genres. He has performed at a wide range of venues from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to Carnegie Hall and Blue Note in NYC and on many other significant stages across the globe. A modern day renaissance musician – Veslocki is a fluent jazz player, classical performer and studio guitarist whose compositions can be heard across streaming platforms and major broadcast networks worldwide.
SPIN Magazine newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content
To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here.
