Ticketmaster New Music Guide: Discover It First. Hear It Live.

Let’s be real … the way we find music has changed. You’re not waiting around for a radio DJ to tell you what’s cool. You’re finding it on TikTok, in late-night Discord calls, on YouTube deep dives, and through that one playlist your friend swears by. And when the music hits? You want to be in the crowd, phone up, singing every word.

That’s where the Ticketmaster New Music Guide comes in. This is your monthly drop of the artists you need to know, before they go viral, before they headline festivals, before everyone else catches on. From bedroom pop to alt-rap, K-pop to post-genre weirdness, we’re tracking what’s real, what’s rising, and most importantly: who’s ready to be seen live.

You’ll find new names, new sounds, and links to shows where you can feel it all up close. Because it’s not just about what’s trending – it’s about what’s next. And chances are, your future favorite artist is already booking dates. So whether you’re here to discover, stan, or just vibe… welcome to the front lines of what’s next in music.

Ticketmaster new music ARTIST of the month: MON ROVÎA

“I’m Mon, born in Mon Rovia, Liberia. My life can be summed up by being born into a civil war, escaping the life of a child soldier, rescued by the hands of missionaries. Spent a lot of my developmental years living in a variety of places with a number of life experiences. And then layered on top of all of this is the assimilation I felt being a transracially adopted refugee. My music in a nutshell is a culmination of these experiences blended with the empathy I feel for the experiences with others. The mission of my music is to heal with others – with every nation and tongue, in due time.”

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New Music Guide

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of discovering your next favorite artist, except maybe seeing them live before the rest of the world catches on. At Ticketmaster, we know that music discovery isn’t just about playlists, it’s about passion, connection, and the pulse of what’s next.

That’s why we created the Ticketmaster New Music Guide – your monthly backstage pass to the most exciting new artists, breakout acts, and fresh sounds hitting the scene. Whether you’re deep into indie gems, hunting for the next big pop phenomenon, or craving harder-hitting hip-hop, this guide is your go-to source for the artists making noise and selling out shows.

We’re tracking who’s climbing the charts, lighting up festival stages, and turning heads in clubs, theaters, and arenas worldwide – with links to grab tickets before they blow up. So turn it up, tune in, and get ready to say, “I saw them before they were huge.” The next big thing starts here.

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