Top 5 Xelon artists to watch for 2025

As 2025 unfolds, the music scene is alive with innovative artists transforming the industry – and we’re lucky to work with quite a few of them.

From boundary-pushing newcomers to seasoned artists redefining their craft, this year we promise an exciting array of artists destined to leave their mark.

Here, we are highlighting our top artists to watch for 2025 – those poised to dominate playlists and set new trends across genres.

Kook Joey

Kook Joey is an indie singer-songwriter known for crafting music with a tranquil and soothing ambiance. This month she released her 6 track debut EP ‘Losing Limits’ to astounding critical acclaim with songs co-written with members of Caravãna Sun. The singles released in the lead up to the EP saw support from Spotify and triple j and her audience is growing quicker than we can keep up with.

Miles Nautu

Indigenous Australian Hip-Hop act Miles Nautu of Blak Label Music absolutely dominated last year. He received widespread support from Spotify and Apple Music as well as being picked for feature artist on triple j unearthed with his singles and EP. Rumour has it that he has even more planned for this year and we could not be more keen to see where it takes us.

DEVAURA

Born in Aotearoa and based in Eora, DEVAURA is a rising force in the Australian music scene, known for her ethereal vocals and innovative soundscapes. Last year was a big one for this artist, she was named a triple j unearthed ‘Draft Pick’, won multiple awards, and wowed the audience at the BIGSOUND music showcase. This year she is set to make even bigger waves – firstly with the opening slot at Laneway Festival in Sydney.

Harry Hayes

2025 is set to be a breakthrough year for LOVECLVB signed DJ and producer Harry Hayes. Starting off strong already, he’s just come off a national Australian tour with Caribou where he was main support. Throughout last year Harry’s bouncy, pop-inspired, 2 step sound saw support from Spotify, Apple Music, triple j, KISS FM, and more.

Osmosis Jones

Osmosis Jones, the driving force behind UK Garage label INTHEHOUSE, is a bold and dynamic presence in underground dance music, now gaining traction with a wider audience. Recently, he has been electrifying festival crowds across Australia, with standout performances at Let Them Eat Cake and Lochhart. His momentum shows no signs of slowing, as he gears up for Meadow Festival this March.