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Dec 2024
1h 34m

Drafting the Biggest Artists for 2025

The Ringer
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Nathan talks about why attending the Billie Eilish concert made him believe that she will win Album of the Year at the Grammys (1:00). Then, Nora and Nathan each draft a team of five artists that they think will have a big 2025. They talk about artists like Renee Rapp (31:27), JADE (45:52), The Marías (1:10:22), and more.


Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard

Producer: Kaya McMullen

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