For avid listeners of Miles Blvd, it’s no surprise they rose to the top of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll this year. Known for emotionally-charged lyrics and singular soundscapes — they have brought an impactful presence to the local scene. Listening to this year’s second-place finisher, TeawhYB, you can feel the gratitude and joy they possess for the city he calls home — a dream realized. The same is true for Noah Estrada, who ranks in third place this year. For Estrada, music is both a cure and a gift to the world, and we can’t disagree with that. —Evelyn Nelson