It may seem that many fresh up and coming artists are overshadowed by the larger figureheads of the music industry, yet it is quite the opposite. Many of these artists hold a vast amount of potential throughout their own rise to the top, and boast their own strong musical talent. These lesser known artists carry themselves with a strong potential, each exuding a charm and a humble charisma from within themselves and in their music, arguably almost more so than some of the larger artists of today.
Featured below are a handful of smaller known but gifted artists that have their own collections of great music, already set with millions of avid fans and counting as they each claw their way closer to the tops of the charts.
1.Jane Remover – “Revengeseekerz”
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Jane Remover is an American musician, primarily producing progressive pop, industrial hip-hop, hyper pop, and others along that variety. Remover made their debut in 2021 with “Teen Week”, their first released EP. Earlier this year, Remover came up with their third studio album, “Revengeseekerz”, released April 4th, 2025. Remover’s newest album touches on experiences with newfound fame and how it heavily affected aspects of their personal life, including Remover’s mental health and their relationships. One track, “Dancing With Your Eyes Closed,” presents itself as a hyper pop track that is meant to be seen as a rebellious kick to break the norm while maintaining an energetic and club-like energy and sound. Another, “JRJRJR,” highlights their personal dilemmas by emphasizing their self-perception and self-doubt within their lyrics while facing the issue of changing their name and face along with their city. “Revengeseekerz” was made with influences from EDM and digicore music, a collection of hits all consisting of “danceable, squishy, and electro pop grooves,” featuring 17 tracks and a runtime of over 40 minutes.
2. Tucker Wetmore – “What Not To”
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Tucker Wetmore is an American country music artist with several renowned tracks under his belt, including “Already Had It”, featured within the “Twisters” official movie album. Wetmore made the move to chase after music in 2020, after an injury that had ended his previous football career. “What Not To” was released on April 25th, 2025, with four hit singles included: “Wind Up Missin’ You”, “Brunette”, “3, 2, 1”, and “Wine Into Whiskey.” From the song “Whiskey Again”, Wetmore laments his return to previous vices while experiencing his returning misery, setting a continuous heart-wrenching theme often seen within the rest of “What Not To”. Wetmore shared with Apple Music that the album’s feature track, “What Not To,” is an advice song in reverse, a story that explains his strenuous experiences with his estranged father along with the impact that he left on Wetmore and his family, highlighting the heart-wrenching compassion that Wetmore still feels for his father. The song veers away from the traditional country style by telling the story of a man who seeks to forgive and pray for his father despite the hardships that Wetmore endured, a unique and powerful story of resilience and compassion that pushed Wetmore to become a better version of himself through such familial strife.
3. The Summit – “Firebirds And Aviators”
The Summit group hails from southern Ohio, a group of vintage rockers with a touch of soulful blues in their music, and a blues-rock and southern rock sound similar to that of Humble Pie or the Black Crowes. Their most current album, “Firebirds And Aviators”, was released on November 1st, 2024, with another album possibly on the way. Produced by Will Turnpin, the bassist of Collective Soul, “Firebirds And Aviators” is a collection of bluesy rock hits packed with meaningful messages and a renowned sound that befits the rock genre. Turnpin has been known for his clean bass sound with little distortion and grit while playing for Collective Soul, now infusing similar styles into The Summit as the group’s steadfast producer. Lead vocalist Chris Scott kicked off “Hit Me Up” with his robust voice while accompanied by an addictive electric guitar sound, and in “Tennessee”, they continue to amp up with an iconic rock sound akin to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Throughout the entirety of “Firebirds And Aviators”, the band utilizes powerful bass and electric guitar chords, keyboards to mingle in texture, rhythmic drums that induce foot-tapping beats, and strong vocals to complete a classic blues-rock sound. With tours alongside ZZ Top, REO Speedwagon, Collective Soul, and more to add to their impressive list, The Summit continues to live up to their name and rise to the summit both in prowess and prestige.
4. Lola Young – “One Thing EP”
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Lola Young is an English musician from South London, initially debuting in October 2019 with her first album to date,“Intro.” One of her most recent albums, “One Thing EP”, showcases an assembly of different variations of her hit single, “One Thing.” The album shines a spotlight on Young’s brutally honest storytelling and highly characterized songwriting style as she describes the vulnerability of hanging on to a fleeting intimate moment, understanding that it will not last, but also presenting a message that life is also about the special moments that we experience. While maintaining her open honesty, Young sets an example and provides a message for those that wish to express themselves as freely as possible, to grasp that fleeting moment and make the best of it. The line “Can you just live a little and let your hair down?” depicts a double meaning of allowing yourself to break free, even if it is just for a moment rather than long term. The upbeat notes of “One Thing” are the first layer above the song’s core messages about the emotional complexity of physical intimacy while expressing vulnerability, authenticity, and power through it all. “One Thing EP” with its variations of “One Thing” sets Young apart from her peers with its very strong, bold style by encouraging one to break free without consequence and “live a little.”
5. Nxdia – “I Promise No One’s Watching”
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Nxdia, or Nadia Ahmed, is an alt-pop musician originally from Egypt before moving to England at an early age. “I Promise No One’s Watching”, released on June 13th, 2025, is a collection of pop hits with underlying messages meant for those that refuse to conform and pick a lane. The album is a testament to self-discovery, allowing one to delve deep within themselves before eventually emerging as a spectacular new version of what they used to be. The alt-pop elements within the album imbue the music with strong elements of self-acceptance, desire, and identity. One such track, “Nothing At All”, reflects on the joy, curiosity, and fear of the unknown, of anticipating what comes next with nothing short of optimism. The line “Feel like I’m learning everything and still know nothing at all” is intended to be easily identifiable to those paving their own way in life without having it all together yet. It encourages us to face the unknown and to keep learning without having that fear and its constraints holding us back. Ahmed crafted “I Promise No One’s Watching” for the dreamers, to encourage one to continue enlightening themselves through thick and thin, as described by another line from “Nothing At All”, “I hope I keep feeling like I’m learning all the time.” It is an anthem for the ones who don’t have it all figured out yet, and Ahmed utilizes her bold voice to influence those with the fear of being perceived to step forward and unapologetically make themselves known.
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