SPOTLIGHT: 10 Under 10 [06/03/25]
Hidden gems - 10 artists with under 10k monthly listeners that you should know.
Hello readers!
10 Under 10 is a bi-weekly playlist I curate that spotlights some fantastic bands I come across as I dig through new releases. Typically, my criteria for artists to make this list includes:
I’ve enjoyed multiple tracks by this artist
At the time of posting, they have under 10k monthly listeners on Spotify
Per my usual recommendations, these artists span across a variety of rock, pop, and indie genres, come from across the globe, and can range anywhere from “newly emerged” to “slow but steadily rockin” when it comes to their musical lifespan.
In the end, my goal is always to spread some love for the bands and artists that I think deserve some more ears, and I hope you can spare about half an hour to hopefully discover a new artist.
Aerial Salad
Manchester (UK) | post-punk, dance punk
Black Lounge
London (UK) | indie rock, brit pop
Cure For Youth
Los Angeles (US) | indie punk, new wave
DANCEHALL
London (UK) | dance punk, post-punk
Eades
Leeds (UK) | indie rock, brit pop
Flatscreen
Brooklyn (US) | garage rock, indie rock
The Itch
London (UK) | indie sleaze, electro pop
Le Junk
London (UK) | alternative pop, indie rock
pisces
London (UK) | indie rock, alternative rock
Pretty Bitter
Washington DC (US) | indie pop, alternative folk
Here’s the playlist to +Save on Spotify:
This playlist currently exists on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube - thank you to any paid supporters who have helped me expand my playlists - your help is really appreciated!
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Thanks for checking out some new artists! If you’re looking for more new music to check out, you can find all of my Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube playlists in the corresponding links.
Discover something new from one of these playlists? Let me know your favorites below!
x Erin
Your continued support is always appreciated, and every follower counts! Thank you!
Loving Black Lounge!
Aerial salad are Quar good!