Steamtown Music Awards Winners
Explore more than a decade of Steamtown Music Awards history and the musicians, bands, artists, venues, producers, photographers, media personalities and music-industry professionals recognized across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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The Steamtown Music Awards launched in 2014 as part of the Electric City Music Conference. This official archive preserves the published winners from the awards’ history and makes it easy to search by artist, category, venue, studio, photographer, producer or year.
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The Steamtown Music Awards are an annual music awards celebration held in Scranton, Pennsylvania as part of the Electric City Music Conference. The awards recognize musicians, bands, artists and music-industry professionals connected to Northeastern Pennsylvania across live performance, songwriting, recording, media, venues and the people who help make the region’s music scene possible.
Gracie Jane Sinclair
Winner and People’s Choice.
Cowgirl Pills
People’s Choice: Chase Who Band.
Rocky Rhodes & John “Stu” Sanderson
2025 Lifetime Achievement honorees.
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2025 Steamtown Music Award Winners35 published categories / honors
Lifetime Achievement Awards
WinnerRocky Rhodes • John “Stu” Sanderson
Best New Artist
WinnerCowgirl Pills
People’s ChoiceChase Who Band
Acoustic/Solo Artist of the Year
WinnerIvy
People’s ChoiceGabby Tolerico
Blues/Funk Act of the Year
WinnerMatt Bennick Trio
People’s ChoiceDustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen
Country Act of the Year
WinnerBoots and Bangs
People’s ChoiceJase Mathews Band
Cover Band/Tribute Act of the Year
WinnerEastern Tribute Collective
People’s ChoiceThe 335
DJ/Electronic/EDM Act of the Year
WinnerFlipswitch
People’s ChoiceDJ Downtown
Duo/Trio of the Year
WinnerAtari+Mari
People’s ChoiceThe Frost
Jam/Reggae/Folk/Bluegrass Act of the Year
WinnerElephants Dancing
People’s ChoicePeach Polaroid
Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B Artist of the Year
WinnerBaker Immaculate
People’s ChoiceAlahji DáQuan
Metal Act of the Year
WinnerNo Fight No Victory
People’s ChoiceDrowning Kelly
Pop/Top 40 Act of the Year
WinnerThe MDG Crew
People’s ChoiceTotally Taboo
Punk/Hardcore Act of the Year
WinnerPucker Up!
People’s ChoicePucker Up!
Indie Rock/Pop Punk/Emo Act of the Year
WinnerBetty White Devil
People’s ChoiceBroken Alibi
Rock/Alternative Act of the Year
WinnerRetrovai
People’s ChoiceUniversity Drive
Female Vocalist of the Year
WinnerRiley Loftus
People’s ChoiceAbigail Chase
Male Vocalist of the Year
WinnerJon Snow
People’s ChoiceSean Boland
Guitarist of the Year
WinnerMichael Trapp
People’s ChoiceFrank Marcinkowski
Bassist of the Year
WinnerPat Flynn
People’s ChoiceBen Roper
Drummer of the Year
WinnerCody Sibio
People’s ChoiceJoey Madara
Auxiliary Musician of the Year
WinnerAdam Jonkman
People’s ChoiceBrendan Bordick-Lesavage
Song of the Year
WinnerKenneth Norton IV – “Last Goodbye”
People’s ChoiceGracie Jane Sinclair – “Well, I’m a Bitch”
Album of the Year
WinnerSpellslinger – “Beyond Realms”
People’s ChoiceNo Take Backs – “April Showers”
Video of the Year
WinnerNo Take Backs – “Before You’re Gone” featuring Altered Pink
People’s ChoiceNo Fight No Victory – “The Godhand”
Recording Studio of the Year
WinnerEncore Studios
People’s ChoiceEncore Studios
Producer/Recording Engineer of the Year
WinnerChev Robinson
People’s ChoiceSteeze PA
Music Publication/Blog of the Year
WinnerNEPA Scene
People’s ChoiceNEPA Scene
Podcast/Vlog/YouTube Channel of the Year
WinnerThe Middleman Podcast
People’s ChoiceThe Popko Project
Local Radio Station of the Year
WinnerVMFM 91.7
People’s Choice97.9X
Music Journalist/Reviewer/Writer of the Year
WinnerRich Howells
People’s ChoiceGabby Lang
Radio Personality/Podcaster/Internet Radio Personality of the Year
WinnerJohnny Popko
People’s ChoiceKeven Martinez
Concert/Music Photographer of the Year
WinnerKeith Perks
People’s ChoiceKayla Grzech
Live Performance of the Year
WinnerMethadonix at Atmosfere Music Festival
People’s ChoiceSweet Little Lies at the Wayne County Fair
Videographer/Video Producer of the Year
WinnerEyal Filkovsky
People’s ChoiceSarah Novroski
Artist of the Year
WinnerGracie Jane Sinclair
People’s ChoiceGracie Jane Sinclair
2024 Steamtown Music Award Winners34 published categories / honors
Lifetime Achievement Award
WinnerEddie Appnel
Best New Artist
WinnerPucker Up!
People’s ChoiceLost at the Rodeo
Acoustic Act of the Year
WinnerJimmy Stranger
People’s ChoiceDrew Loomis
Blues/Funk/Reggae Act of the Year
WinnerMatt Bennick
People’s ChoiceDustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen
Country Act of the Year
WinnerWagner Road
People’s ChoiceGracie Jane Sinclair
Cover Band/Tribute Act of the Year
WinnerThe 335
People’s ChoiceIssues (Korn tribute)
DJ/Electronic/EDM Act of the Year
WinnerDJ Nived
People’s ChoiceDJ Dapper Don
Duo/Trio of the Year
WinnerGracie Jane Sinclair Trio
People’s ChoiceRunning in Flip-Flops
Folk/Americana/Jam Act of the Year
WinnerThe Sorters
People’s ChoiceJustin Bravo & The Kind
Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B Artist of the Year
WinnerMethadonix
People’s ChoiceDallas
Metal/Metalcore Act of the Year
WinnerNo Fight No Victory
People’s ChoiceSlapjaw
Pop/Top 40 Act of the Year
WinnerBurn the Jukebox
People’s ChoiceMeet Me on Marcie
Punk/Hardcore Act of the Year
WinnerPucker Up!
People’s ChoiceThe Mesos
Indie Rock/Pop Punk/Emo Act of the Year
WinnerLook Back Luna
People’s ChoiceGus the Savage
Rock/Alternative Act of the Year
WinnerStay Loud
People’s ChoiceUniversity Drive
Female Vocalist of the Year
WinnerAbigail Chase
People’s ChoiceKelly Lord
Male Vocalist of the Year
WinnerDerek Nowak
People’s ChoiceLance Thomas
Guitarist of the Year
WinnerAaron Fink
People’s ChoiceDustin Douglas
Bassist of the Year
WinnerBen Roper
People’s ChoiceMichael Iorio
Drummer of the Year
WinnerRichie Pierce
People’s ChoiceTanner Snyder
Auxiliary Musician of the Year
WinnerDerek Novak (piano/keys)
People’s ChoiceChristine Attanasio (fiddle)
Song of the Year
WinnerTatiana – “No Coincidence, Happy Birthday”
People’s ChoiceAaron Fink – “The Invisible Line”
Album/EP of the Year
WinnerVariant Season – “Vol. 1”
People’s ChoiceSo Much Hope, Buried – “I’d Be Lying to Say I’m Not Weak”
Video of the Year
WinnerPortland Frank – “Buck”
People’s Choice2Humble – “Shiesty”
Recording Studio of the Year
WinnerEncore Studios
People’s ChoiceNovro Studios
Producer/Recording Engineer of the Year
WinnerBen Bush
People’s ChoiceSteeze PA
Music Publication/Blog of the Year
WinnerNEPA Scene
People’s ChoiceWeekender
Podcast/Vlog of the Year
WinnerNEPA Scene Podcast
People’s ChoiceMixing Mindsets
Local Radio Station of the Year
WinnerFuzz 96.1
People’s ChoiceGabrielle Lang
Radio Personality/Podcaster/Internet Radio Personality of the Year
WinnerAndrew Blank & Eric Novroski
People’s ChoiceJohnny Popko
Music/Concert Photographer of the Year
WinnerKayla Grzech
People’s ChoiceJD Ashford
Videographer/Video Producer of the Year
WinnerEyal Filkovsky
People’s ChoiceSarah Novroski
Live Performer of the Year
WinnerJustin Bravo & The Kind
People’s ChoicePucker Up!
Artist of the Year
WinnerElephants Dancing
People’s ChoiceGracie Jane Sinclair
2023 Steamtown Music Award Winners33 published categories / honors
Radio Station
Winner97.9x
Music Publication
WinnerNEPA Scene
Studio
WinnerJL Studios
Podcaster
WinnerPopko
Producer/Engineer
WinnerWiggy
Podcast / Vlog
WinnerTeam Scoobidy
Live Sound Engineer
WinnerJeremy Carl
Music Photographer
WinnerKeith Perks
Acoustic
WinnerSolo: Sweet Anne Marie
Blues / Jazz
WinnerMatt Bennick Trio
Country
WinnerBoots and Bangs
Cover / Tribute
WinnerDance Hall Devils
Duo
WinnerThe Frost Duo
Folk / American
WinnerJustin Bravo & the Kind
Hip Hop / Rap
WinnerZayy Swindle
Funk / Reggae
WinnerElephants Dancing
Female Vocalist
WinnerDianna Brown
Male Vocalist
WinnerJimmy Stranger
Guitarist
WinnerDustin Douglas
Bassist
WinnerBen Roper
Drummer
WinnerArmando Toledo
Videographer
WinnerSarah Novroski
Metal
WinnerFatal Misconception
Pop / Top 40
WinnerThe MDG Crew
Punk / Hardcore
WinnerStarving Hysterical Naked
Indie Rock
WinnerThe Maguas
Rock / Alternative
WinnerBullied by the Elderly
Video of the Year
WinnerThe Holtzmann Effect – "Old Tree"
Song of the Year
WinnerCat Matthews – "Midnight Therapy"
Album of the Year
WinnerThe Tribe – "Big Stuff"
Best New Artist
WinnerGracie Jane Sinclair
Liver Performer of the Year
WinnerElephants Dancing
Artist of the Year
WinnerDeath Valley Dreams
2022 Steamtown Music Award Winners29 published categories / honors
Best new artist
WinnerLook Back Luna
Acoustic / Solo
WinnerDuds
Blues / Funk / Reggae
WinnerElephants Dancing
Country
WinnerBoots and Bangs
Cover / Tribute
WinnerThe Taxmen
Producer / Recording
WinnerClyde Rosencrance
Publication
WinnerNEPA Scene
DJ Electronic
WinnerDJ Hersh
Duo
WinnerJoanna Bea & Mike ET
Podcast
WinnerPopko Project
Radio
WinnerRock 107
Folk / Americana
WinnerNoxen
Hip Hop / Rap
WinnerLil Lucci
Music Journalist
WinnerRich Howells
Podcaster
WinnerPopko
Music Photographer
WinnerKeith Perks
Metal
WinnerCruel Bomb
Punk / Hardcore
WinnerStay Loud
Pop / Top 40
WinnerMeet Me on Marci
Rock / Alternative
WinnerUniversity Drive
Indie / Emo
WinnerJames Barret
Male Vocalist
WinnerTyler Zeiss
Guitarist
WinnerChris Iorio
Bassist
WinnerZach Jones
Drummer
WinnerGeorge Pachucy
Auxilary
WinnerCallie Shumway
Song
WinnerUniversity Drive: Execution
Album
WinnerThe Maguas: Evergreen
Video
WinnerMaine the Medicine – "Golden"
2020 Steamtown Music Award Winners36 published categories / honors
Best New Artist
WinnerFatal Misconception & Tori Viccica
Viewers ChoiceKay Kay
Acoustic/Solo Artist of the Year
WinnerSarah Carne
Viewers ChoiceTori Viccica
Blues/Funk/Soul Act of the Year
WinnerBrendan Brisk Blues Band
Viewers ChoiceBrendan Brisk Blues Band
Country Act of the Year
WinnerJack'd Up Country
Viewers ChoiceThe Wells River Band
DJ/Electronic Act of the Year
WinnerDJ Hersh
Viewers ChoiceFlipSwitch
Duo/Trio of the Year
WinnerThe MDG Crew
Viewers ChoiceFriendly Frye Duo
Folk/Americana/Bluegrass Act of the Year
WinnerAmerican Buffalo Ghost
Viewers ChoiceTedd Hazard
Hip-Hop/Rap/R&B Artist of the Year
WinnerMaine the Medicine
Viewers ChoiceJoe Grizzy
Indie Rock Act of the Year
WinnerJoe Burke & Co.
Viewers ChoiceJoe Burke & Co.
Jam/Reggae Act of the Year
WinnerElephants Dancing
Viewers ChoiceSterling Koch and Freeway Jam
Metal Act of the Year
WinnerTraverse the Abyss
Viewers ChoiceThe Aegean
Pop/Top 40 Act of the Year
WinnerModern Ties
Viewers ChoiceTySoul
Punk/Hardcore Act of the Year
WinnerThe Maguas
Viewers ChoiceCut Up Naked Teenagers
Rock/Alternative Act of the Year
WinnerUniversity Drive
Viewers ChoiceLifer
Tribute/Cover Band of the Year
WinnerDown by 5
Viewers ChoiceFriendly Fyre
Female Vocalist of the Year
WinnerJoyLynne Raye Frie
Viewers ChoiceCourtney Hahn
Male Vocalist of the Year
WinnerDerek Nowak
Viewers ChoiceTyler Zeiss
Guitarist of the Year
WinnerTyler Salak
Viewers ChoiceDave Kline
Bassist of the Year
WinnerChris Benitez
Viewers ChoiceBen Roper
Drummer of the Year
WinnerTommy Smallcomb
Viewers ChoiceTanner Snyder
Music Video of the Year
WinnerDon’t Panic – “Fall of 99”
Viewers ChoiceCut Up Naked Teenagers – “Anything But a Tomorrow”
Song of the Year
WinnerKali Ma and the Garland of Arms – “Something Else”
Viewers ChoiceLifer – “The Start of Something Else”
Album/EP of the Year
WinnerTom Flannery and the Shillelaghs – “Peace and Love and Dollar Pints”
Viewers ChoiceGus the Savage – “Savage ’20”
Recording Studio of the Year
WinnerRepublic Audio Studio
Viewers ChoiceSI Studios
Producer/Recording Engineer of the Year
WinnerJoe Loftus
Viewers ChoiceClyde Rosencrance
Music Publication/Blog of the Year
Winner5-7-0 Press
Viewers ChoiceNEPA Scene
Music Journalist/Reviewer of the Year
WinnerRich Howells
Viewers ChoiceRich Howells
Music/Concert Photographer of the Year
WinnerAlex Seeley
Viewers ChoiceKeith Perks
Local Radio Station of the Year
Winner91.7 VMFM
Viewers ChoiceAlt 92.1
Local Radio/Podcast/Streaming Personality of the Year
WinnerPopko
Viewers ChoiceFerg
Live Performer of the Year
WinnerAlma Mater
Viewers ChoiceThe Boastfuls
Local “Sound Guy”/Sound Engineer of the Year
WinnerBen Bush
Viewers ChoiceDarren Fernandes
New category – Live Performance/Concert of the Year
WinnerElephants Dancing and Bumpin Uglies at Stage West
Viewers ChoiceE57 – “Heavy Seas and Smashing Skies” anniversary show at the Border Bar in Pittston
New category – Local Podcast/Streaming Series of the Year
WinnerAlt-Natives on Alt 92.1
Viewers ChoiceAlt-Natives on Alt 92.1
New category – Best Place to See a Concert/Show
WinnerThe V-Spot
Viewers ChoiceStage West
New category – Videographer/Video Producer of the Year
WinnerJustin Goreschak / Ionic Development
Viewers ChoiceJon Edwards / Contention Media
2019 Steamtown Music Award Winners37 published categories / honors
Best New Artist
WinnerThe Maguas
People’s Choice Award
WinnerFlaxy Morgan
Acoustic/Solo Artist of the Year
WinnerJames Barrett
Duo of the Year
WinnerThe Husty Brothers
Blues Act of the Year
WinnerPhyllis Hopkins Electric Trio
Country Act of the Year
WinnerMike Elward
DJ/Electronic Act of the Year of the Year
WinnerJBØNAX
Folk/Americana Act of the Year
WinnerGabby Borges
Hip-Hop Act of the Year
WinnerGus the Savage
Indie Rock Act of the Year
WinnerEsta Coda
Jam/Funk Act of the Year
WinnerJordan Ramirez & The Tribe
Jazz Act of the Year
WinnerGary Rixner Trio
Metal Act of the Year
WinnerThreatpoint
Pop/Top 40 Act of the Year
WinnerThe Frost
Punk/Hardcore Act of the Year
WinnerRipped Away
Rock/Alternative Act of the Year
WinnerSympotico
Tribute/Cover Act of the Year
WinnerA Proud Monkey
Male Vocalist of the Year
WinnerTyler Zeiss
Female Vocalist of the Year
WinnerEllie Rosentel
Guitarist of the Year
WinnerNeil Nicastro
Bassist of the Year
WinnerRob Santoro
Drummer of the Year
WinnerStephen Martin
Auxiliary Musician of the Year
WinnerDerek Nowak – piano
Video of the Year
WinnerSend Request – “Dr. Dare Rides Again”
Album of the Year
WinnerUniversity Drive – “Clear”
Song of the Year
WinnerJoe Lombardo – “Random Circumstance”
Recording Studio of the Year
WinnerSI Studios
Producer/Recording Engineer of the Year
WinnerEric Novroski
Music Publication/Blog of the Year
WinnerNEPA Scene
Music Journalist of the Year
WinnerRich Howells
Photographer of the Year
WinnerKeith Perks
Videographer of the Year
WinnerJon Edwards
Radio Station/Podcast of the Year
WinnerAlt 92.1
Radio/Podcast Personality of the Year
WinnerJohnny Popko – Alt-Natives on Alt 92.1
Live Performer of the Year
WinnerTraverse the Abyss
Sound Engineer of the Year
WinnerMatt Kester
Lifetime Achievement Award
WinnerCarl Canedy
2018 Steamtown Music Award Winners37 published categories / honors
Best New Artist
WinnerTied vote – Always Undecided (online vote) and The Boastfuls (committee vote)
Acoustic/Solo Artist of the Year
WinnerChris Shrive
Blues Act of the Year
WinnerDustin Douglas and the Electric Gentlemen
Country Act of the Year
WinnerThe Wells River Band
DJ of the Year
WinnerDJ Quoth
Duo of the Year
WinnerThe Frost
Electronic Act of the Year
WinnerThe Gary Goblins
Folk/Americana Act of the Year
WinnerAmerican Buffalo Ghost
Hip-Hop Act of the Year
WinnerKP
Indie Rock Act of the Year
WinnerUniversity Drive
Jam/Funk Act of the Year
WinnerHalf Dollar
Jazz/Classical/Big Band Act of the Year
WinnerTyler Dempsey Electric Trio
Metal Act of the Year
WinnerTraverse the Abyss
Pop/Top 40 Act of the Year
WinnerLight Weight
Punk/Hardcore Act of the Year
WinnerStay Loud
Rock/Alternative Act of the Year
WinnerThree Imaginary Boys
Tribute/Cover Act of the Year
WinnerProject 90’s
Male Vocalist of the Year
WinnerStephen Murphy
Female Vocalist of the Year
WinnerJami Kali
Guitarist of the Year
WinnerMichael “Duds” McDonald
Bassist of the Year
WinnerLisa Dieterrich
Drummer of the Year
WinnerAndrew Merkle
Auxiliary Musician of the Year
WinnerEdward “Eddie the Harp” Czarkowski – harmonica
Album of the Year
WinnerDustin Douglas and the Electric Gentlemen – “Break It Down”
Song of the Year
WinnerAlma Mater – “Speechless”
Recording Studio of the Year
WinnerSI Studio
Publication/Blog of the Year
WinnerNEPA Scene
Music Journalist of the Year
WinnerRich Howells
Photographer of the Year
WinnerBrittany Boote
Radio Station of the Year
WinnerAlt 92.1
Podcast/Program of the Year
WinnerPodder than Hell
Radio Personality of the Year
WinnerHoover
Virtual Performer of the Year
WinnerMark Yanish
Live Performer of the Year
WinnerBlack Tie Stereo
Artist of the Year
WinnerEye on Attraction
Steward of the Scene Award
WinnerKarl Hall
Lifetime Achievement Awards
WinnerJoseph “Wiggy” Wegleski and The Glass Prism
2017 Steamtown Music Award Winners37 published categories / honors
Lifetime Achievement Award
WinnerStrength for a Reason
Best New Artist
WinnerWethePeople
Acoustic Solo Act of the Year
WinnerJackson Vee
Blues Act of the Year
WinnerTeddy Young
Country Act of the Year
WinnerR.J. Scouton
DJ of the Year
WinnerDJ Hersh
Duo of the Year
WinnerTiffany Mongiello and Johnny D
Electronic Act of the Year
WinnerPenpal
Folk/Americana Act of the Year
WinnerTony Halchak
Hip-Hop Act of the Year
WinnerCrimzn
Indie Rock Act of the Year
WinnerRosary Guild
Jam/Reggae/Funk Act of the Year
WinnerElephants Dancing
Jazz Act of the Year
WinnerAlex Marino
Metal Act of the Year
WinnerThe Hill You Die On
Pop/Top 40 Act of the Year
WinnerLondonForce
Punk/Hardcore Act of the Year
WinnerPave the Way
Rock/Alternative Rock Act of the Year
WinnerAaron Fink and the Fury
Tribute/Cover Act of the Year
WinnerGrayson Drive
Male Vocalist of the Year
WinnerRick Gillette
Female Vocalist of the Year
WinnerShannon Walling
Guitarist of the Year
WinnerJohn Canjar
Bassist of the Year
WinnerAbby Vail
Drummer of the Year
WinnerZhach Kelsch
Auxiliary Musician of the Year
WinnerSteve Werner – Handpan
Video of the Year
WinnerGrant Williams – “Alpha Centauri”
Song of the Year
WinnerUniversity Drive – “Only in the Way”
Album of the Year
WinnerJung Bergo – “Everything New Is Old Again”
People’s Choice Award
WinnerBlind Choice
Recording Studio of the Year
WinnerAfter Image Studios
Music Publication/Blog of the Year
WinnerNEPA Scene
Music Journalist of the Year
WinnerRich Howells, editor of NEPA Scene
Photographer of the Year
WinnerJesse Faatz
Local Radio Station of the Year
Winner97.9X
Local Radio Personality of the Year
WinnerMike Duffy of 97.9X
Podcast of the Year
WinnerNEPA Scene Podcast
Live Streamer of the Year
WinnerAlex O’Brien
Fan of the Year
WinnerJoe Foley
2016 Steamtown Music Award Winners36 published categories / honors
Lifetime Achievement Award
WinnerGeorge Wesley
Blues Act of the Year
WinnerJP Williams Blues Band
Jam/Reggae Act of the Year
WinnerMountain Sky Orchestra
Country Act of the Year
WinnerTommy Guns Band
Jazz Act of the Year
WinnerMobile Meth Lab Explosion
DJ of the Year
WinnerDJ Merc of Mercy Gang
Metal Act of the Year
WinnerToothless
Duo of the Year
WinnerEddie Appnel and Bret Alexander
Pop/Top 40 Act of the Year
WinnerBlack Tie Stereo
Electronic Act of the Year
WinnerKenton
Hardcore/Punk Act of the Year
WinnerClever Clever
Folk/Americana Act of the Year
WinnerZayre Mountain
Rock/Alt Rock Act of the Year
WinnerDeath Valley Dreams
Hip-Hop Act of the Year
WinnerDrew Breeze
Tribute/Cover Act of the Year
WinnerIdol Kings (Journey and John Mellencamp tribute)
Indie Rock Act of the Year
WinnerJung Bergo
Male Vocalist of the Year
WinnerRobb Brown
Guitarist of the Year
WinnerDustin Douglas
Female Vocalist of the Year
WinnerKatie Kelly
Bassist of the Year
WinnerMatt Mang
Drummer of the Year
WinnerJerry Bruno
Artist of the Year
WinnerSkip Monday
Video of the Year
Winner“Face in the Crowd” by Nate Williams
Song of the Year
Winner“Panic Static” by Elephants Dancing and “She Had Nothing to Say” by Old Charades
Album of the Year
Winner“Through the Grip of Tyrants” by Behind the Grey
Best New Artist
WinnerRiley Loftus
Recording Studio of the Year
WinnerHolland Sound
Music Publication of the Year
WinnerNEPA Scene
Music Journalist of the Year
WinnerDylan Wright
Music Photographer of the Year
WinnerKeith Perks
Local Radio Station of the Year
WinnerFuzz 92.1
Local Radio DJ of the Year
WinnerLissa and Rocky
Live Music Venue of the Year
WinnerMountain Sky Orchestra
Music Store of the Year
WinnerNortheast Music Center
NEPA Scene Readers’ Choice Award
WinnerGroup Du Jour Entertainment
Weekender Artist of the Year Award
WinnerSend Request and James Barrett
2015 Steamtown Music Award Winners33 published categories / honors
Lifetime Achievement Award
WinnerBret Alexander
Best New Artist
WinnerAsialena
Recording Studio of the Year
WinnerHolland Sound Studios
Local Radio Station of the Year
WinnerFuzz 92.1
Local Music Publication of the Year
WinnerWeekender
Local Music Journalist of the Year
WinnerRich Howells of NEPA Scene
Blues Act of the Year
WinnerEd Randazzo
Country Act of the Year
WinnerDani-elle
DJ of the Year
WinnerJay Velar
Duo of the Year
WinnerSkip Monday
Electronic Act of the Year
WinnerHypnotik Infekted Bloodline
Folk/Americana Act of the Year
WinnerKatie Kelly and the Charming Beards
Hip Hop Act of the Year
WinnerMercy Gang
Indie Rock Act of the Year
WinnerEsta Coda
Jam/Reggae Act of the Year
WinnerThe George Wesley Band
Jazz Act of the Year
WinnerIndigo Moon Brass Band
Metal Act of the Year
WinnerAshfall
Pop/Top 40 Act of the Year
WinnerJenn Johnson
Punk/Hardcore Act of the Year
WinnerYoung at Heart
Rock/Alternative Rock Act of the Year
WinnerDustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen
Tribute/Cover Band of the Year
WinnerNo Memories (Weezer tribute)
Male Vocalist of the Year
WinnerJay Preston of Esta Coda
Female Vocalist of the Year
WinnerAsialena
Guitarist of the Year
WinnerMark Yanish of Graces Downfall
Bassist of the Year
WinnerNicky Savinelli of Silhouette Lies
Drummer of the Year
WinnerAndrew Merkle of Eye on Attraction
Song of the Year
Winner“Fight” by Graces Downfall
Album of the Year
Winner“Miles Away” by Esta Coda
Life of the Party
WinnerTommy Guns of The Tommy Guns Band
Male Entertainer of the Year
WinnerTommy Guns of The Tommy Guns Band
Female Entertainer of the Year
WinnerKaylin Karr of Skip Monday
Rising Star Award
WinnerSkip Monday
Social Media Award
WinnerSkip Monday
2014 Steamtown Music Award Winners22 published categories / honors
Lifetime Achievement Award
WinnerAlan K Stout
Alternative/Rock Act of the Year
WinnerA Social State
Acoustic Musician of the Year
WinnerPatrick McGlynn
Country Artist of the Year
WinnerWhiskey Tango
Metal Act of the Year
WinnerBehind the Grey
Punk/Hardcore Act of the Year
WinnerSilhouette Lies
Folk/American Act of the Year
WinnerBlinded Passenger
Hip-Hop Act of the Year
WinnerAbstract Peoples
DJ/Electronic Act of the Year
WinnerDJ Hersh
Indie Rock Act of the Year
WinnerThe Great Party
Jam Band/Jazz Fusion Act of the Year
WinnerRogue Chimp
Tribute/Cover/Party Band of the Year
WinnerThe Idol Kings
Top 40/Pop Act of the Year
WinnerNowhere Slow
Duo of the Year
WinnerJackson Vee and Melissa Krahnke
Best New Artist
WinnerEsta Coda
Male Vocalist of the Year
WinnerEd Cuozzo, A Social State
Female Vocalist of the Year
WinnerKatie Kelly, Katie Kelly and the Charming Beards
Guitarist of the Year
WinnerCharles Russello, The Russello Project/Idol Kings
Bassist of the Year
WinnerGrant Williams, Graces Downfall
Drummer of the Year
WinnerAmanda Touch, Cause of Affliction
Album of the Year
Winner“Ghost House,” A Fire With Friends
Song of the Year
Winner“Kindness,” Esta Coda
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Steamtown Music Awards FAQ
Quick answers about the awards and the historical winners archive.
When did the Steamtown Music Awards begin?
The inaugural Steamtown Music Awards were held in 2014 as part of the Electric City Music Conference in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Who won 2025 Artist of the Year?
Gracie Jane Sinclair won 2025 Artist of the Year and was also the People’s Choice recipient.
Who won 2025 Best New Artist?
Cowgirl Pills won 2025 Best New Artist. Chase Who Band received the People’s Choice honor.
What kinds of awards are included?
Categories have recognized artists and bands across many genres, along with vocalists, instrumentalists, songs, albums, videos, studios, producers, photographers, journalists, radio personalities, podcasts, venues and other music-industry professionals. Categories have changed throughout the awards’ history.
Why do some years show People’s Choice or Viewers Choice?
The published results have used People’s Choice and, in some years, Viewers Choice designations alongside the primary award winner. This archive preserves those distinctions as they were published.
How do I find out if an artist has won before?
Use the search box above and type the artist, band or person’s name. The archive will automatically open the years and categories containing that name.
Why isn’t there a 2021 winners section?
The historical winner information supplied for this archive does not include a published 2021 winners section, so this page does not invent or reconstruct one.
Who gets added to the history next?
The 2026 Steamtown Music Awards will add another group of artists and music professionals to this archive. Join the NEPA music community in Scranton on September 10.