EXCLUSIVE: Steamtown Music Awards announce 2025 nominees and performers for Scranton ceremony
Today, the Electric City Music Conference announced the official nominees of the 12th annual Steamtown Music Awards in 34 categories.
Serving as both a prestigious recognition of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s musical achievements and a lively welcome reception for out-of-town guests, the 2025 award ceremony will set the stage for an unforgettable weekend of music and networking as all the winners are announced on Thursday, Sept. 11 at The V-Spot (906 Providence Rd., Scranton).
Starting at 6 p.m., the event will feature over 35 awards, live performances, a red carpet entrance with live interviews, and appearances by celebrity guest presenters. All are welcome to attend “NEPA’s biggest night in music.” Nominees get in free of charge, and friends, family, and music fans can purchase tickets for $15 online and at the door.
A dedicated committee of local music experts will review nominations to determine the winners, alongside a special People’s Choice Award decided by fan votes. The public can support local artists by voting for their favorites now at electriccitymusicconference.com.
Live performances throughout the show will be provided by Portland Frank, Christian Michl Brown, Steamline Quarter, Lyndhurst, the Eastern Tribute Collective, Cowgirl Pills, and Sweetnest alongside DJ Hersh, who will be in the mix all night long.
The Steamtown Music Awards serve as the kickoff to the weekend-long Electric City Music Conference. Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13 will see the Scranton area come alive with over 70 performances across a diverse array of venues. From local favorites to regional and national acts, attendees can expect a dynamic showcase of talent spanning all genres at Backyard Ale House, Black & Brass Coffee Roasting Company, The Bog, Mutant Brewing, Sergei’s Live, The Shakes Space inside The Marketplace at Steamtown, Union Vapors 570, and The V-Spot.
Beyond the expansive musical lineup, the ECMC offers invaluable opportunities for musicians to learn and connect. On the mornings and afternoons of Sept. 12-13, free educational panels, speaker sessions, and mentoring opportunities will take place. Music industry professionals from around the country will share their expertise, offering guidance and potentially scouting the wealth of talent the conference attracts.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit electriccitymusicconference.com.
2025 Steamtown Music Awards nominees
Best New Artist
Acid Rat!
Alahji DáQuan
Broken Alibi
Blue Mountain Soul
Chase Who Band
Cowgirl Pills
Drowning Kelly
Jase Mathews Band
Kozmic Kidz
Luke Stone
Peach Polaroid
Sienna McGeehan
Spellslinger
Squid Sterling
Street Ave Blvd
The Vierling Duo
WKND Therapy
Tempestt
Acoustic/Solo Artist of the Year
Chris Shrive
Drew Loomis
Kenneth Norton IV
Gabby Tolerico
Gracie Jane Sinclair
Ivy
Jimmy Stranger
Sienna McGeehan
Blues/Funk Act of the Year
Brendan Brisk Band
Corner Pocket Blues
Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen
Greenfield III
Matt Bennick Trio
Teddy Young and the Aces
The Just Alright Band
Traffik Jam
Country Act of the Year
Boots and Bangs
Brokedown and Rebuilt
Chris Shrive
Gracie Jane Sinclair
Jase Mathews Band
Justin Bravo & The Kind
Lost at the Rodeo
Wagner Road
Cover Band/Tribute Act of the Year
Almost Infamous
Black Tie Stereo
Dance Hall Devils
Eastern Tribute Collective
Friendly Fyre Band
Last Call Beautiful
Meet Me on Marcie
Popstar Drive
Sweet Little Lies
The 335
DJ/Electronic/EDM Act of the Year
Cowgirl Pills
DJ Dapper Don
DJ Downtown
DJ Famous
DJ Hersh
Flipswitch
Jamie Callen
Saturn and the Hula Hoops
Duo/Trio of the Year
570hh Duo
A&D Acoustic Duo
Atari+Mari
Blue Moxie Trio
Look Back Duo
Mr. Jones and Me
Scent of Steam
The Frost
Wildcard
The Untouchables
Jam/Reggae/Folk/Bluegrass Act of the Year
American Buffalo Ghost
The Broke Pines
The Downpatrick Band
Elephants Dancing
Mace in Dickson
New Black Sage Project
Peach Polaroid
Sara Hulse
The Sorters
Whiskey n’ Woods Band
Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B Artist of the Year
2Humble
Alahji DáQuan
ANT.
Baker Immaculate
Dallas
Gus the Savage
Jay Lotus
King Fatai
Maine the Medicine
Methadonix
Metal Act of the Year
Brotality
Coppermine
Cruel Bomb
Drowning Kelly
Fatal Misconception
No Fight No Victory
Slapjaw
Traverse the Abyss
Toothless
Militia
Pop/Top 40 Act of the Year
Better Than Bad
Burn the Jukebox
Daddy-O and the Sax Maniax
The MDG Crew
Modern Ties
Nowhere Slow
The Blend
Totally Taboo
Punk/Hardcore Act of the Year
Acid Rat!
Condition Oakland
Jaclyns Tearducts
Meanderthal
Old Daggers
No Take Backs
Pucker Up!
Sweet Anne Marie
Indie Rock/Pop Punk/Emo Act of the Year
Betty White Devil
Eibes
James Barrett
Broken Alibi
Spellslinger
Altered Pink
The Summits
Weekend Therapy
Rock/Alternative Act of the Year
Lance Thomas Band
Permanence
Portland Frank
Retrovai
So Much Hope, Buried.
Tori V & The Karma
Variant Season
University Drive
Tempestt
Female Vocalist of the Year
Abigail Chase
Alex Kijek
Anne Stramara
Dianna Brown
Eowynn Bogdan
Gabby Tolerico
Gracie Jane Sinclair
Ivy
Jenni Doucette
Jessie Mar
Kelly Lord
LeahBeth Evans
Melanie Hansen
Nicole Scartelli
Riley Loftus
Tatiana Tell
Tori Viccica
Male Vocalist of the Year
Adam Farley
Al Evans
Chris Shrive
Christian Michl Brown
Daniel Rosler
Danny Sales
David Wood
Ed Cuozzo
James Barrett
Jase Mathews
Jimmy Stranger
John Starr
Jon Snow
Luke Tinklepaugh
Mike Elward
Sean Boland
Tom Groner
Guitarist of the Year
Al Evans
Brenden Johnson
Chris Iorio
Christian Gratz
Daniel McDonald
Dave Kline
Dustin Douglas
Frank Marcinkowski
Gino Serafini
Jacob Bagasavich
Jared Yates
Keegan Reyrat
Michael Trapp
Neil Nicastro
Peter Clark
Thomas Turonis
Tom Groner
Bassist of the Year
Aron Wood
Ben Roper
Bill Maloney
Brad Chikowski
David Wood
Grant Williams
James Baker
Jamie Zola
Keith White
Pat Flynn
Reese Matincheck
Riley Feese
Robert McCann
Twitch Morrison
Walker Loveland
Wayne Kopacz
Vince Verone
Drummer of the Year
Armando Toledo
Brandon Ciabatoni
Chuck Grabosky
Cody Choynowski
Cody Sibio
Dave Kopko
Eric Novroski
Harold “Pidge” Jones
James Brown Jr.
James Wesley
Joe Skrippy
Joey Madara
Kris Huber
Michael Iorio
Pete DeSalvo
Tanner Snyder
Tristin Gray
Auxiliary Musician of the Year
Adam Jonkman
Brendan Bordick-Lesavage
Chris Blaisure
Christian Michl Brown
Ethan Verne
Glenn Clark
Jennifer Hunter
Josh Kulick
Michael Patrick Cadden
Nyke Van Wyk
Phil Fabiano
Ryan O’Malley
Shawn Caden
Shawn Whitebread
Steve Saive
Tedd Hazard
Tommy “Chopper” Youngblood
Song of the Year
Adam Farley – “Karson’s Song”
Elephants Dancing – “Kevin’s Song”
Gracie Jane Sinclair – “Well, I’m a Bitch”
The Summitts – “Have You Seen My Cousins Jacket”
Ivy – “Hurt”
Jase Mathews Band – “This Whiskey”
No Take Backs – “Before You’re Gone”
King Fatai – “My Best”
Kenneth Norton IV – “Last Goodbye”
Album of the Year
Christian Michl Brown – “Chapter II”
Elephants Dancing – “The Chronicles of Kevin and Ringo”
Jase Mathews Band – “Gon’ Country”
Pucker Up! – “I Hardly Know Her”
Sweet Anne Marie – “Spent”
No Take Backs – “April Showers”
Spellslinger – “Beyond Realms”
Gracie Jane Sinclair – “Well, I’m a Bitch”
Kenneth Norton IV – “Saying the Inside Thoughts Out Loud”
Video of the Year
The Medicine feat. Suspect – “Dreams Come True”
No Fight No Victory – “The Godhand”
Jase Mathews – “This Whiskey”
No Take Backs – “Before You’re Gone” feat. Altered Pink
So Much Hope, Buried. – “Evanescent”
Starving Hysterical Naked – “When the Lights Go Out”
The Summitts – “Have You Seen My Cousins Jacket”
Slapjaw – “Steamroller”
Kenneth Norton IV – “Last Goodbye”
Recording Studio of the Year
Encore Studios
JL Studios
Novro Studios
Papa Bear’s Studio
Windmill Agency
Eight Days a Week Studios
Saturation Acres
Sound Investment Studios
Producer/Recording Engineer of the Year
AJ Larson
Chev Robinson
Cliff Evans
Dan Dearborn
Eric Novroski
Eric Ritter
Jay Preston
Joe Loftus
Matt Jenkins
Steeze PA
Wiggy
Will Perna
Music Publication/Blog of the Year
NEPA Scene
The Weekender
Echo Wave Media
1120 Mag
5-7-0 Press
Podcast/Vlog/YouTube Channel of the Year
5-7-0 Press
Dan Dearborn
Popko Podcast
NEPA Scene Podcast
The Middleman Podcast
OnTheStacks Podcast
Local Radio Station of the Year
105 The River
107.5 The Diamond
Fuzz 96.1
97.9X
98.5 KRZ
Rock 107
VMFM 91.7
Music Journalist/Reviewer/Writer of the Year
Alonna Weaver
Jess Meoni
Rich Howells
Keith Perks
Sarah Gittleman
Steve Svetovich
Gabby Lang
Radio Personality/Podcaster/Internet Radio Personality of the Year
Alan K. Stout
Amber Viola
Bill Corcoran Jr.
Erika Funke
Popko
Keven Martinez
Lazy E
Mike Duffy
Prospector
Rich Howells
Concert/Music Photographer of the Year
Eugene Lucas
Eyal Filkovsky
JD Ashford
Jason Riedmiller
Kayla Grzech
Keith Perks
Donna Rose
Brianna Fuller Gray
Dominique Kożuch
Jeff Marocchi
Live Performance of the Year
Drowning Kelly at The Ritz Theater
Elephants Dancing at Camp Kevin
Broken Alibi at Road to Warped
Methadonix at Atmosfere Music Festival
Sweet Little Lies at the Wayne County Fair
Traverse the Abyss at The Ritz Theater
Pucker Up! at Good Things Are Happening Fest
University Drive at The V-Spot
Alahji DáQuan at NEPA Fashion Week
Wagner Road at Eagle View Saloon
Videographer/Video Producer of the Year
Bobby Brenner
Chev Robinson
Eyal Filkovsky
Jeffrey Jaremko
Paul Davis
Sarah Novroski
Stephen Reuther
Eric Curtis
Artist of the Year
Cruel Bomb
James Barrett
Traverse the Abyss
Elephants Dancing
Gracie Jane Sinclair
Chris Shrive
Retrovai
So Much Hope, Buried.
Photo of Sweetnest by Rich Howells/NEPA Scene
