ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The nominees for the 2025 Listen Up Awards were announced on Monday. The awards celebrate the music and talents of local artists and performers.
Nominees for the Listen Up Awards were submitted by the community. Finalists can be voted for online through February 28 at 11:59 p.m., and the winners will be revealed at the 2025 award show on March 24 at 3 p.m. hosted by Cohoes Music Hall.
2025 Listen Up Awards Nominees
Favorite Solo Artist (male)
- Gus Unplugged
- Jason Irwin
- Phil Orsini
- Tom Staudle
Favorite Solo Artist (female)
- Angelina Valente
- Caity Gallagher
- Girl Love
- Shannon Tehya
Favorite Party Band
- Big Empty
- Harmony Rocks
- Ill Funk Ensemble
- Out Of Office
Favorite Reggae/World Artist
- Dr. Jah and the Love Prophets
- IMI
- Maria Z
- Mixed Roots
Favorite Duo
- Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle
- Pogo
- Stretch
- The Tradition
Favorite Country Artist
- Chris Sanders
- Kristian Montgomery
- Tame The Rooster
- Whiskey Highway
Favorite Cover/Tribute Act
- Flannel Kings
- Lucid Street
- Off The Record
- Out of Office
Favorite Americana Artist
- Kristian Montgomery
- Laura Leigh
- Marty Wendell
- The Bluebillies
Favorite Pop Artist
- Lil Josiey
- Shannon Tehya
- Steve Candlen
- Sydney Worthley
Favorite Rock Band
- Ginger Geezus
- Grandstand Jockeys
- The Hard Luck Souls
- The William Deuel Band
Favorite Alternative/Indie Artist
- Anacortez
- Kale
- Like The Astronaut
- Seize Atlantis
Favorite Folk/Bluegrass Act
- The Bluebillies
- The Insolent Willies
- Laura Leigh
- Northern Borne
Favorite Punk/Garage Act
- Brother T and the Boys
- Feryl Meryl
- Trauma School Dropouts
- VinTri Hill
Favorite Metal/Hardcore Band
- Cold Kiss
- Kakos
- Out of My Head
- Psychomanteum
Favorite Jam Band
- Glass Pony
- Hilltop
- Ky McClinton Band
- The Seapods
Favorite Blues Artist
- Dealt The Blues
- Joe Roy Jackson
- Rich Ertelt
- Sonny Speed
Favorite R&B/Soul/Funk Act
- Aplo
- Doc Horton
- The E-Block
- Garland Nelson
Favorite Electronica/Experimental Artist
- Bloodx3
- Harry Pyle
- Laveda
- 100 Psychic Dreams
Favorite Performing/Recording DJ
- DJ Fearless
- Irod
- J.B. Aka. Dirty Moses
- SM Ink
Favorite Hip-Hop Artist
- B. Austin
- Bonus
- Camtron 5000
- Ricky Bandana
Favorite Progressive Rock Artist
- Capital Zen
- Sky Furrows
- Timbre Coup
- T.V. Doctors
Best Hair and Makeup
- Cait Tizzone
- Joanna Off The Record
- Mike Trash
- Shannon Tehya
Most Likely To Fall Off Stage
- Brother T
- Mike Heiser
- Mike Trash
- Norm Fraim
Favorite Club/Small Venue
- Arsenal City Tavern
- Caffe Lena
- The Grateful Den
- Hangar on the Hudson
Best Dressed
- Cait Tizzone
- Joanna Off The Record
- Norm Fraim
- Tommy Love
Best Marketing/Social Media
- Big Empty
- Lucid Street
- Shannon Tehya
- VinTri Hill
Cohoes Music Hall is located at 58 Remsen Street. The Listen Up Awards are presented by RadioRadioX, Mirth Films, and New Scotland Spirits.
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