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NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round

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Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 03:53:41


I've always wanted to be special. I've been fooled my whole life that I was. But now I know the truth. I'm an above average Joe. I can live with that.

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 07:20:50


At 7/13/25 07:58 PM, VirtuaLIkimono wrote:https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1450646

I LOVE IT

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 09:09:20


At 7/13/25 05:55 PM, TaintedLogic wrote:
At 7/13/25 05:50 PM, Windstepper wrote:
Could the deadline be posted in the front page's "Upcoming Events" too?
That's not up to me, but @TomFulp might be amenable to it. The Knockout Round deadline is July 26th. Thanks in advance, Tom!


Added!


Working on Nightmare Cops!

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Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 09:15:57


Let's keep it as simple as that

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 09:37:50


Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 10:29:10


At 7/13/25 08:26 AM, TaintedLogic wrote:Welcome to the Newgrounds Underdogs’ Audio Contest Knock-out Round 2025! :D

What’s a Knock-out Round?
The next stage of this 3-stage competition! Half of the original competitors from each group were accepted into the Knock-out Round, rounded up according to group membership and then rounded up again if there were ties. The new group membership totals may be unequal as a result of ties, rounding, and disqualifications.

What do I do if I made it in?
The remaining 227 competitors have until Saturday, July 26th at 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time to submit a completely original track (i.e., made from scratch for the competition) to this thread. You couldn't have started working on this piece until last night, as per the rules. If we find evidence of you having done so, you will be automatically disqualified. Please read all of the rules if you haven’t already.

There will be NO remixes, remakes, mash-ups, covers, arrangements, or anything like that for this round. Your piece really has to be COMPLETELY original. NO COPYRIGHTED SAMPLES ARE ALLOWED. If you don’t know where a sample originates from, please don’t use it. This copyright policy is also clarified in the NG Audio Portal guidelines.

The strongest competitors from each group will be announced by Thursday, July 31st. Then, those people will face each other in an epic finale!

What do I do if I DIDN’T make it in?
Politely ask the judges for some feedback, of course! @ADR3-N, @AhWham, @ALGOfficial, @Casper, @Dawphin, @EspyoNG, @Lordant, @NahuPyrope, @NashQP, @Payton-Petkus, @RedCocoa, @TeraVex, @TryzonEDM, @Veryfakeguest, and me all worked really hard to deliver these scores in a timely manner, so please be patient and respectful with us. Please keep any discussion of your entry to a PM, not the thread. The judges might even be willing to leave you some reviews with a detailed rundown of your score if you ask nicely.

SO WHERE ARE THE RESULTS?
RIGHT THE HECK HERE! People who made it into the Knock-out Round are highlighted in green. People who didn’t are not. The lists are alphabetized within their groups, so please make sure you know which group you’re in. Also note that there are different tabs near the bottom of the spreadsheet for each group, so if you don’t see your name right away, make sure you’re on the right tab. Unless your fan total has changed in the past 9 days, the following should still be relevant:

Underdogs: 0-9 fans
Professional Amateurs: 10-35 fans
Above Average Joes: 36-89 fans
All Stars: 90 fans or more

Congratulations to all of the competitors for their hard work. I’ve scouted 23 musicians in the past few days, padded my favorites list, and overall thoroughly enjoyed seeing some new faces and NG veterans all come out for the contest. That said, the toughest part of the competition is upon us! You have 14 days to work on your Knock-out Round tracks, everyone. Good luck! ^_^


My Submission for K.O Round

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 10:35:13


I am no longer an underdog.

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 10:57:42


Welp, I made it. And now comes the near-impossible task of creating something on a deadline D:

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 11:35:15


Alright, I guess I can try and make something for the KO Round. I doubt I will pass it though.


Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 12:48:48


Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 16:58:13


Idk where to send the knockout round song here yeah here here! :D


Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 17:38:28


Awww... I didn't make it *sad poundcake noises*.


Well at least I'm not pressured for the next tracks. Good luck to all of you who did make it through.

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-14 21:12:35


At 7/14/25 09:09 AM, TomFulp wrote:
Added!

Thanks Tom!


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-15 01:01:29


heres my song, spent a lot more time than i should've on this



hi i make subpar music.........


uh ok thats it

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Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-15 08:40:34


My submission for KO round. Made in 3 days from scratch!! https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1451118

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-15 12:40:21


https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1449749 I had forgotten to upload this track earlier, I wish you all good luck!


sorry, wrong place to share! my fault

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-15 13:37:55


Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-15 18:55:06


Just made this song today, I might add some little tweaks in the future but otherwise this is my song :D


it's no longer pride month so it's wrath month MWAHAHAHAHA

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Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-15 21:11:11


started out as a doodle/challenge for this but I ended up liking it a lot so


bombs away https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1451328


gl everyone !


galy gibenson

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At 7/13/25 08:26 AM, TaintedLogic wrote:Welcome to the Newgrounds Underdogs’ Audio Contest Knock-out Round 2025! :D

What’s a Knock-out Round?
The next stage of this 3-stage competition! Half of the original competitors from each group were accepted into the Knock-out Round, rounded up according to group membership and then rounded up again if there were ties. The new group membership totals may be unequal as a result of ties, rounding, and disqualifications.

What do I do if I made it in?
The remaining 227 competitors have until Saturday, July 26th at 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time to submit a completely original track (i.e., made from scratch for the competition) to this thread. You couldn't have started working on this piece until last night, as per the rules. If we find evidence of you having done so, you will be automatically disqualified. Please read all of the rules if you haven’t already.

There will be NO remixes, remakes, mash-ups, covers, arrangements, or anything like that for this round. Your piece really has to be COMPLETELY original. NO COPYRIGHTED SAMPLES ARE ALLOWED. If you don’t know where a sample originates from, please don’t use it. This copyright policy is also clarified in the NG Audio Portal guidelines.

The strongest competitors from each group will be announced by Thursday, July 31st. Then, those people will face each other in an epic finale!

What do I do if I DIDN’T make it in?
Politely ask the judges for some feedback, of course! @ADR3-N, @AhWham, @ALGOfficial, @Casper, @Dawphin, @EspyoNG, @Lordant, @NahuPyrope, @NashQP, @Payton-Petkus, @RedCocoa, @TeraVex, @TryzonEDM, @Veryfakeguest, and me all worked really hard to deliver these scores in a timely manner, so please be patient and respectful with us. Please keep any discussion of your entry to a PM, not the thread. The judges might even be willing to leave you some reviews with a detailed rundown of your score if you ask nicely.

SO WHERE ARE THE RESULTS?
RIGHT THE HECK HERE! People who made it into the Knock-out Round are highlighted in green. People who didn’t are not. The lists are alphabetized within their groups, so please make sure you know which group you’re in. Also note that there are different tabs near the bottom of the spreadsheet for each group, so if you don’t see your name right away, make sure you’re on the right tab. Unless your fan total has changed in the past 9 days, the following should still be relevant:

Underdogs: 0-9 fans
Professional Amateurs: 10-35 fans
Above Average Joes: 36-89 fans
All Stars: 90 fans or more

Congratulations to all of the competitors for their hard work. I’ve scouted 23 musicians in the past few days, padded my favorites list, and overall thoroughly enjoyed seeing some new faces and NG veterans all come out for the contest. That said, the toughest part of the competition is upon us! You have 14 days to work on your Knock-out Round tracks, everyone. Good luck! ^_^


Submission for the Knockout round.

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-16 07:56:08


My submission for the Knockout Round <3

Enjoy, everyone!



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Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-16 08:42:40


https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1451465 i had to make this song very fast because im going on my vacation tomorrow :/

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-16 10:17:24


sang a little song abt sailboats for yah!



TUNES ARE IMMINENT

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Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-16 14:18:55


Submission for the Knockout Round!! Flowers: Wilted // NYL, ASTERIAN

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-16 15:43:59



banger ^_^

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-16 21:45:25


Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-16 22:24:14


Here's mine! Best of luck to everyone!


Best and take care!

~Zach (AlphaStorm)

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-17 00:09:50


Let's do it!

Response to NGUAC 2025 Knockout Round 2025-07-17 10:21:23