Artist feature: 2025's standout artists.
- magscenee
- Jan 1
- 3 min read
Just For Fun
Just For Fun are a new and upcoming duo who compose indie sleaze songs. They’ve started to gain attention through their fun and exciting production, by blending modern pop with electronic sounds. Their sound is catchy and shows freshness and energy through their songs: Boys, Catch Me If You Can, and their new single Paris.
Despite having only three songs out, Just For Fun are already building a rapidly growing audience. Their monthly listeners continue to climb as more people discover their upbeat, indie-sleaze style, and each release has helped them gain momentum on streaming platforms. They’ve also been doing well on TikTok, where their sound and aesthetic fit perfectly with current trends, helping them reach an even wider audience. Fans have responded strongly to their fun yet polished production, allowing the duo to stand out early in their career.
Adéla
Adéla, an upcoming artist who first appeared in the documentary “Dream Academy” while training for a girl-group debut, ultimately didn’t make the final lineup partly because the judges saw her potential as a solo artist. In retrospect, it worked in her favor she’s now signed to a label, has already toured, and recently debuted with her first EP. Adélas EP consists of seven tracks that showcase her vocals and have fun all while discussing her ballet trauma. Adéla has truly taken off she’s gone from a small, loyal following of just a few thousand listeners to pulling in 1.9 million listeners on Spotify, and she’s still climbing. The lead single, “SexOnTheBeat,” explores Adéla expressing her sexuality on her own terms while pushing back against the expectations placed on young women. The track essentially poses the question, “How sexual can I get until I make you guys uncomfortable?” (Adéla on MTV). It’s already a clear example of how she’s carving out her voice in her music, and it sets the tone for what listeners can expect from her going forward.
Next year, Adéla will accompany Demi Lovato on tour, which is a significant move that will undoubtedly increase her momentum even further. She’ll also be performing at the Reading and Leeds Festival, adding another major milestone to her growing career. Adéla is positioned to be one of the musicians to keep an eye on in 2026 based on the kind of streaming figures she's already achieving.
After
Since their debut, After has gradually increased their visibility in the indie-pop industry, earning a reputation for their dream-like production and fun style. Listeners were first exposed to a world of nostalgic textures and gentle synth sounds that referenced early
2000s electronic music through their previous tracks. Their evolving style fused modern production with nostalgia to make music that felt new and familiar at once.
This year, After made a comeback with their second EP, “After EP 2”, expanding on the sound that initially drew in fans. Their music has a lot of Imogen Heap vibes, still incorporating nostalgia from the 2000s into both the beats and the EP cover design, playing with layered synths and intricate beats. A standout track is "Deep Diving," where they purposefully omit the counting "one, two, three, four" which further heightens the nostalgic vibe and gives the song a light-hearted yet poignant vibe. With tighter production, more certain songwriting, and a willingness to experiment while adhering to the catchy, expressive sound that their fans like, the new album demonstrates the band's development.
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