Vevo Announces Highly Acclaimed “DSCVR Artists to Watch” List for 2023
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min read
Annual taste-maker program highlights emerging global artists poised to break through in the year ahead
Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, today released the complete list for its highly-anticipated Vevo “DSCVR Artists to Watch” 2023 campaign. Starting Monday, November 28th, Vevo’s DSCVR ATW will showcase high-quality live performance video content from the class of 2023, with two unique performances from each artist, shot exclusively for Vevo.
Born out of Vevo’s taste-maker series and brand DSCVR, “DSCVR Artists To Watch” is now in its 9th year. With a record-breaking 550 submissions, the current list consists of 20 global artists who Vevo has tipped to break through to the mainstream.
Vevo’s DSCVR ATW program is one of the most highly anticipated and competitive lists in the emerging music space, as the artists and bands that make it receive critical exposure and promotion that help propel their careers. ATW artists and bands will be marketed and featured in Vevo’s expert music video programming via playlists and editorial features across Vevo’s network, including YouTube and connected TV platforms, such as Roku, Samsung TV Plus and Apple TV.
Vevo’s Artists to Watch content will also see the official launch of a brand new DSCVR set. The new set was designed to help artists express themselves in new and interesting ways through visually striking elements like new entry points, columns, corridors, archways and windows.
Vevo has a long history of supporting and introducing emerging artists to new global audiences. Its DSCVR ATW program champions emerging artists through live performance content, with alumni including now-household names, such as Billie Eilish, Pop Smoke, Sam Smith, Lewis Capaldi, Jorja Smith, Arlo Parks, Guaynaa and more.
“We are so proud to announce our annual taste-making program, DSCVR Artists to Watch. This series is the brainchild of our in-house team of music lovers who are always so driven to have the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the best up and coming acts,” says JP Evangelista, SVP of Content, Programming & Marketing, Vevo. “Through our marketing and promotional efforts, large distribution network and stellar production team, Vevo is able to support artists of all genres and at all stages of their careers. Through close collaboration with both artists and their teams, we work to make sure that every part of this campaign serves them.”
Vevo’s 2023 DSCVR “Artists to Watch” are:
Amelia Moore (Capitol)
Armani White (Def Jam)
Ayra Starr (Mavin Records / Platoon)
Carol Biazin (UMG Brazil)
Ethel Cain (AWAL)
FLO (Island Records)
flowerovlove (The Orchard)
GloRilla (Interscope Records)
Ice Spice (Capitol)
K Trap (Thousand8 Music / Virgin Music)
Lauren Spencer Smith (Island Records)
Nonso Amadi (UMG Canada / Def Jam)
Oxlade (Sony Music France, Epic)
Pajel (Epic / Proud Records / Dope / SME)
piri & tommy (Polydor Records)
Ptazeta (Interscope Records)
Ramón Vega (Sony Music Latin)
Tananai (Capitol Records Italy)
thuy (Venice)
Wesley Joseph (Secretly Canadian)
Such a strong class this year — Ayra Starr and Ethel Cain are going to be everywhere in 2023. I love that DSCVR backs emerging artists with real production quality, that's so rare. The new set with the archways and corridors sounds stunning too — I've been mocking up some concept stage visuals for a friend's release using an AI image tool like Nano Banana and it's been a huge time-saver. Will the new set designs ever get shared publicly? Would love a closer look.
Such a strong lineup this year — Ayra Starr and Ethel Cain especially are going to blow up. Love that the DSCVR program puts real production value behind emerging artists. The new set with the archways and corridors sounds gorgeous too; I've been designing some concept visuals for an indie artist friend and used anor like Nano Banana to mock up stage and cov er art ideas. Any chance the new set designs get shared publicly? Would love a closer look.
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Wow, this DSCVR set with striking elements like new entry points and windows sounds exciting! It's like how Amazon Promo Code gives quick access to deals, this Vevo program is a fantastic gateway for artists into the mainstream. I'm thinking, while on the subway, how this list can really change an artist's career trajectory.