Ian Chan will bring his first overseas tour to the UK this spring.

Photo: Ginger Dunnill

CocoRosie have laid out plans for their eighth studio album.

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ALT BLK ERA have shared a new single, Run Rabbit.

Photo: Susu Laroche

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory have shared another single from their upcoming debut album.

Photo: Kharn Roberts

Moreish Idols have announced their debut album.

Central Cee has announced a last-minute London show.

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My Morning Jacket will return with their 10th studio album in the spring.

Photo: Cody Critchloe

Perfume Genius has announced a new album.

Photo: Robin Christian

The Tubs have shared a new single. 

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Yukimi has announced her debut solo album.

Peter Doherty has laid out plans for a new solo album.

Every new year poses intriguing questions. Who will be a household name by the time Christmas rolls into view again? Who will make a record that will be adored by generations to come? Who will release a sleeper hit that ignites just in time for festival season? Who? Who? Who? Well, why not this lot? In the spirit of answering January’s great hypotheticals for music nerds, here are 10 bands and artists who might have a breakout 2025. 

BTS' J-Hope will hit the road in 2025 for his first solo tour.

Biig Piig has shared a new single, One Way Ticket.

Photo: Luke Shadrick

James And The Cold Gun have released a new single.

Photo: Christy Bush

Jason Isbell has shared details of his first entirely solo acoustic album.

Photo: Ed Mason

Architects have released a new single.

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Coheed and Cambria (pictured) and Taking Back Sunday will team up for a co-headline North American tour in the summer.

Photo: Pak Bae

Japanese Breakfast have shared shared a video for Orlando In Love.

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Shannon and The Clams have shared a new single, Wax & String.