Boston Music Awards 2025: Nominees Announced!

The Boston Music Awards 2025 nominees are out! Get ready to vote for your favorite local artists and celebrate Boston's vibrant music scene.

The Boston Music Awards (BMAs) are back! The nominees for the 2025 awards have been announced, showcasing the diverse talent thriving in Boston's music scene. It's time to rally behind your favorites!

The 2025 BMA Nominees: A Deep Dive

This year's ballot is HUGE, featuring 10 nominees in each of the 51 categories. Leading the pack with five nominations each are Bebe Stockwell, Couch, and Dropkick Murphys, all vying for the coveted Artist of the Year award. Vanyaland received its 13th nomination for Music Publication of the Year, with Michael O’Connor Marotta and Victoria Wasylak also recognized for their journalistic work.

Key Categories and Contenders

Let's break down some of the major categories:

• Artist of the Year: Bebe Stockwell, BIA, Couch, Dropkick Murphys, Ezra Furman, Joyner Lucas, Lily Fitts, Millyz, Tiny Habits, and Token.
• New Artist of the Year: A showcase of rising talent including Ava Valianti, Brady Dallas Jones, and PINKLIDS.
• Album/EP of the Year (1 million+ streams): Featuring contenders like Bebe Stockwell's "Driving Backwards" and Dropkick Murphys' "For the People."
• Song of the Year (1 million+ streams): Highlights include Bebe Stockwell's "Minor Inconveniences" and Couch's "What Were You Thinking."

Vanyaland's Perspective

It's great to see Vanyaland nominated for Music Publication of the Year once again. Thirteen years, thirteen nominations! It really showcases the commitment to covering Boston's music scene. Plus, nods for Michael and Victoria are well-deserved.

Time to Vote!

Public voting is open until November 17th, so make your voice heard! The awards ceremony will take place on December 17th at Big Night Live. This is your chance to support your favorite local artists and celebrate the vibrant music community.

Final Thoughts

The Boston Music Awards are a great way to recognize the hard work and talent within the city. So, get out there, listen to some new music, and cast your votes! Let's make this year's BMAs the best one yet. May the best artist win!