The Live on the Rise Best of 2022 List includes artists from various genres and locales.
Artists that are featured in the year-end Live on the Rise list are some of the best upcoming artists that have been performing consistently with high caliber live performances in the last 11 months from January 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022. These upcoming artists must have their first 5 critic reviews within the last 11 months. The live performers included on this list have a Live Rating of at least 74% as of November 30, 2022.
For your convenience, the LiveRate editorial team highlights 12 new artists for the Best of 2022 Live on The Rise List: Spiritbox, Crawlers, Central Cee, The Kid Laroi, Arooj Aftab, Los Bitchos, Fletcher, Jockstrap, The Smile, ABBA, The Band Camino, and Tobias Rahim are 2022’s Live on the Rise Artists.
Spiritbox
The Canadian metal band Spiritbox has been touring in North America and Europe in 2022. The band is led by a husband-and-wife duo and their genre bending sounds have proven to sell-out shows across the globe.
Crawlers
The British four-piece punk band Crawlers has popularity fueled in part by social media, but their sold-out concerts in 2022 show that the emo wave is by no means slowing down.
Central Cee
In 2022, Central Cee brought his thrilling UK drill energy to various stages in Europe. He is already a global rap superstar in the making and although his catalogue is short, with time, and more hits, expect his success to continue to grow for years to come.
The Kid Laroi
Young Australian pop rapper The Kid Laroi is proving that his many chart hits translate well onstage. He was filling large venues across the globe in 2022, performing his pop anthems to a generation of new concertgoers.
Arooj Aftab
The Grammy-nominated Arooj Aftab is a Pakistani composer and singer with a varied musical style that ranges from vocal to jazzy. She brought her Urdu-based breakthrough album Vulture Prince on the road to various venues in 2022 usually minimally performed with just a bass and a harp.
Los Bitchos
Los Bitchos are 4 gals from underground London that perform 70s and 80s style Cumbia music. Their concerts are parties that often sell out due to their reputation for their festive atmosphere and lively performances, which is much needed in a year that everyone just wants to let loose.
ABBA
Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, classic disco band ABBA is rebranded as ABBA Voyage and is reunited as digital avatars and playing various locations and festivals in 2022. The Swedish band’s performances are mind-bending, futuristic, and unlike anything in live music you’ve ever seen.
Tobias Rahim
Tobias Rahim is a Danish pop artist that is making music festival rounds around Denmark in 2022. His pop sensibilities has already made him a fan favourite early in his career.
The Band Camino
Nashville-based, Indie rock group The Band Camino mixes heartfelt rock and electro-pop that has allowed the band to grow a solid fanbase throughout 2022. They are touring across North America in 2022.
Fletcher
New Jersey pop artist Fletcher often sold out her shows in 2022, touring both in North America and in Europe. She is a pop star on the rise and one to watch in the coming years as her fanbase will only grow with time.
Jockstrap
Jockstrap’s eclectic and dynamic sound rocked stages in 2022. Their experimental album I Love You Jennifer B is one of the year’s best albums and the duo’s electric sound is unpredictable enough to go in any direction. Expect your ears to be pleasantly surprised at their shows.
The Smile
Radiohead side project The Smile is not going anywhere soon. Their 2022 shows have been critically acclaimed across the board and have been quickly Real Live Certified on LiveRate. Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood keep pushing the envelope in the same vein as Radiohead always has.
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