As the music industry continues to evolve, 2024 promises to be a year of innovation and discovery. With the rise of TikTok and short-form content, finding genuine talent can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Viral hits come and go, but which artists have the staying power to make a significant impact?
To help you navigate the flood of new music, this curated list of 10 artists across various genres shows who made waves this year. From trailblazers redefining their genres to fresh voices emerging from the underground, these artists are poised to leave a lasting mark on the music scene.
While 2024 may have brought its share of one-hit wonders, these artists have the potential to resonate far beyond a fleeting trend.
Without further ado, here are the 10 artists to keep an eye on this year:
DRMAGDN
DRMAGDN is helping bridge the gap between live intense tribal drumming and electronic dance music (EDM).
He is known for his Official Beatles Remix of George Harrison’s legendary hit “Something” featuring Michelle Ray (The Voice). DRMAGDN is now signed to ClicksTalent and has a major brand deal with GLOW WATER with Kylie Jenner.
Blaqout
Up-and-coming Dubstep artist Blaqout just released his first EP in over 5 years called Eclipsis Eternus. You can expect to hear 3 more unreleased EPs and a plethora of singles and collaborations for Blaqout in 2024.
Vacances
Pittsburgh-based Vacances, led by Danny Lannon, has seen a remarkable resurgence since its inception in 2015. After taking a break for travel and intensive songwriting, the band is back with an exciting new record and shows on the horizon. This summer, Vacances will release two highly anticipated singles, “Chin Up” and “Don’t Cry,” showcasing their signature 80s-inspired indie alt sound that resonates with fans of MGK, Phoenix, and MGMT.
Robert Rene
Robert Rene is a 42-year-old pop singer who has been trending on social media with his hit songs such as “Sweetwater,” “Nemesis,” and now “Spinnin”—which features Adil C, who is a Canadian popstar with streams across all platforms. Robert Rene has reached the top through hardship, storms, and many lessons. He inspires the world to follow their dreams no matter what. “Even if the impossible seems impossible, it’s possible.” – Robert Rene
Brule County Bad Boys
Brule County Bad Boys’ second album “Truth” started the year off strong, and now they’re back in the studio working on their third LP. Stay tuned, because this is sure to be their best release yet, built for dancing, heartaches and revolution.
Courtney Hart
Courtney Hart is a dynamic country-pop musician, celebrated for her unique blend of “country crass meets rock n’ roll sass.” Renowned for her cheeky and confident lyrical style, she boldly pushes the boundaries of traditionally conservative country music. This summer and fall, fans can look forward to new singles and videos, along with an exciting live performance at Los Angeles’ “The Hotel Cafe.”
The Orchestrator
Brazilian-American saxophonist & rapper, The Orchestrator, aka Brandon Theis, is at the head of a “new latin wave” of musicians redefining what it means to be “de aquí y de allá”—from both here and there. As both a multi-instrumentalist and producer, The Orchestrator seamlessly weaves the essence of the signature Brazilian Bossanova into funk, house, hip hop, and lofi. While he has yet to release a full-length album, Theis is consistently dropping singles that hint at big things to come. Meanwhile, his energetic live concerts are a wonder of live-music production as he jumps from being a dj to trilling his saxophone to playing guitar and piano. Theis is diving into hip-hop, too, adding more vocals to his tracks that run the musical gamut, with inspirations in jazz, trip-hop, funk, soul, EDM and more.
Society of the Silver Cross
Society of the Silver Cross, a Seattle-based band, embarks on a sonic odyssey with their new album “Festival of Invocations.” Songwriters Joe Reineke (The Meices, Alien Crime Syndicate) and Karyn Gold-Reineke lead listeners through otherworldly realms, delving into themes of life and death, beauty and darkness, and transcending the veil between worlds. Their music draws listeners into a trance-like state of introspection and exploration, as embodied in this powerful new release.
Kelley Swindall
Though Georgia born NYC/Nashville based Americana Artist Kelley Swindall has been touring the US and Europe for the better part of the decade, it was her 2020 debut studio album “You Can Call Me Darlin’ If You Want,” on NYC label Velvet Elk Records, that first put her brand of self taught idiosyncratic country folk blues on the map.
Her follow up LP “The Memento Mori Demos”, out later this year, shepherds listeners through the darker waters of Americana, on an alchemical journey of reconciliation between life and death, where these seemingly opposing forces dance in infinite harmony as two sides of the same coin.
Sorry It’s Over
Sorry It’s Over is a pop and alternative concept band formed by Louis Petrella. His authentic
SoCal vibe and original style have quickly propelled him to the limelight as the rising artist to
look out for.
Having reached over 500,000 streams on Spotify, it’s clear to see that Sorry It’s Over is rapidly growing its fan base. Listeners particularly enjoy the band’s masterful mix of classic and modern rock. Louis draws heavily from an eclectic source of inspiration, resulting in an original sound.
Sorry It’s Over has a full album coming in November 2024.
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