(Holiday Report)

Written by: Cody,Ginny,Jake and team  

As 2025 draws to a close, the team at Soundwave Music Media takes a moment to reflect on a year filled with raw rock energy, emerging talent, and the unwavering support of our community. From daily headlines to in-depth artist journeys, we've continued our mission to unearth the next wave of sound in the underground and alternative rock world.

This year we saw some incredible acts come to life, our journalist have covers so many great artists who embody authenticity and grit. The Green Room Podcast Our flagship series brought authentic conversations straight from the rock world. These raw discussions captured the heart of the indie scene—thank you to every guest for sharing their stories.Playback playlists (with accompanying podcast versions) curated the best tracks from our coverage, providing the ultimate soundtrack to 2025's emerging sounds. We do our best to deliver on great music!

A Sincere Thank You! None of this would be possible without you, our dedicated fans, artists, and supporters. Your passion for real rock music, your submissions, shares, and feedback have propelled Soundwave forward through these foundational years. You've helped us preserve underground histories, amplify new voices, and build a community rooted in authenticity. From all of us: Thank you for keeping the flame alive.

We are looking to 2026! We're proud to announce the establishment of our new non-profit arm: The Soundwave Foundation. Dedicated to advancing our core mission, supporting emerging rock artists, archiving music history, and offering free educational resources and events—this initiative will open new ways for the community to get involved. Major announcements on participation and impact are coming soon in the new year. Plus, stay tuned for our biggest guest yet on The Green Room podcast! details to follow. Here's to more stories, more sounds, and more rock in 2026. Happy New Year.

The Soundwave Music Media Team🤘

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