Watch the music videos nominated in the 2020 Steamtown Music Awards in Scranton
The 2020 Steamtown Music Awards are coming up fast, and with so many artists and music industry professional nominated in 36 categories, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the great local music to discover.
Today, NEPA Scene is breaking down three of the biggest and most varied categories – Music Video of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album/EP of the Year. Below, the nominees for Music Video of the Year are listed in alphabetical order by artist, along with the video, basic info on the artist, and links to learn more.
The nominations were made by the public earlier this year, and while the winners are decided by a nonpartisan committee, everyone was able to vote for an additional People’s Choice Award in every category via Facebook this year. “Anything But a Tomorrow” by Cut Up Naked Teenagers (now known as All the Damn Vampires), which premiered on NEPA Scene last October, won the popular vote in the Music Video of the Year category.
All the award winners will be announced on Sept. 10, 11, and 12 at The V-Spot in Scranton. Limited indoor and outdoor seating is available, and media production company Ionic Development will live stream the entire event for free on all three days on NEPA Scene’s Facebook page as well as TheVspot Bar and Electric City Music Conference pages. 25 live performances at The V-Spot will be featured in addition to the awards – see the full schedule here.
Artist: Alma Mater
Song title: “Fade to Grey”
Genre: Alternative punk rock
Hometown: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
NEPA Scene coverage: Episode 110 of the NEPA Scene Podcast, Episode 2 of Stripped
* People’s Choice Award winner *
Artist: Cut Up Naked Teenagers (now known as All the Damn Vampires)
Song title: “Anything But a Tomorrow”
Genre: Horror punk rock
Hometown: Wilkes-Barre
NEPA Scene coverage: VIDEO PREMIERE: Animated Wilkes-Barre band Cut Up Naked Teenagers can give ‘Anything But a Tomorrow’
Artist: Don’t Panic
Song title: “Fall of 99”
Genre: Power pop/punk rock
Hometown: Stroudsburg
NEPA Scene coverage: Episode 131 of the NEPA Scene Podcast
Artist: Dustin Douglas
Song title: “Santa Claus Is Back in Town”
Genre: Blues rock
Hometown: Wilkes-Barre
NEPA Scene coverage: REVIEW/PHOTOS: ‘Come Together’ benefit concert represents the best of NEPA music and resilience, Episode 35 of the NEPA Scene Podcast, Episode 4 of Stripped
Artist: The Maguas
Song title: “Actions Speak Louder Than Words”
Genre: Emo rock
Hometown: Scranton
NEPA Scene coverage: Live stream at the 2019 Steamtown Music Awards
Artists: Maine the Medicine and Amanda Rogan
Song title: “I’m Tryin”
Genre: Rap and indie
Hometown: Hazleton and Scranton
NEPA Scene coverage: Episode 138 of the NEPA Scene Podcast
Artist: Modern Ties
Song title: “Supernatural”
Genre: Indie pop rock
Hometown: Scranton
NEPA Scene coverage: Episode 137 of the NEPA Scene Podcast, REVIEW/PHOTOS: ‘Come Together’ benefit concert represents the best of NEPA music and resilience, Scranton indie pop band Black Tie Stereo changes name to Modern Ties for new original music
Artist: Soul Satellite
Song title: “Shindig”
Genre: Alternative rock
Hometown: NEPA
Artist: Toothless
Song title: “Grinner”
Genre: Chaotic metalcore
Hometown: Wilkes-Barre
NEPA Scene coverage: Wilkes-Barre ‘chaotic metalcore’ band Toothless breaks down the ‘Misinformed’ in new EP
Artist: The Tribe
Song title: “Highlights”
Genre: Soul/jazz/funk
Hometown: Wilkes-Barre
NEPA Scene coverage: Episode 127 of the NEPA Scene Podcast
