I love some pretty amazing bands. Of course, this is merely subjective. Some might think I have terrible music taste. But honestly, I listen to music a little differently. While I do listen religiously to a few main bands, the majority of my music library consists of one song each from a plethora of different artists. While it's great because it allows me to be exposed to more bands, it also makes me wonder what the rest of the music from bands whose songs I really enjoyed were like. So I took it upon myself to listen to more of these artist's music. And since I love getting music recommendations, I also added a little song suggestion for each. Hopefully you like these underrated artists just as much as I do.
1. Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness.
Andrew McMahon has participated in many projects over the years, including Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin. To write his latest album, "Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness," he quite literally took off to the wilderness in a cabin in Los Angeles' Topanga Canyon. A sweet anecdote is that the album's second track "Cecilia and the Satellite" was inspired by his daughter Cecilia. He told Billboard, "I wanted to have a snapshot of who I was in the years leading up to meeting her." Song recommendation: "Canyon Moon."
2. Drowners.
I have been a fan of Drowners for a long time now and they haven't gotten old. They're debut album, "Drowners," was released in 2014 and features many "playful, garage rock-evoking ballads" about teenage angst and awkward first-time sexual encounters. Their short, fast-paced songs leave you wanting more of their catchy guitar tunes and singer Matt Hitt's sultry vocals. Song recommendation: "Long Hair."
3. Bahamas.
For a more mellow alternative, you might want to try out Canadian artist Afie Jervanen, who records under the stage name Bahamas. He has developed his own laid-back version of vocalizing and guitar playing and NPR has described him as "very good at melancholy regret." You won't be able to resist this music's polite and pensive charms. Song recommendation: "Lost In The Light."
4. Hippo Campus.
The four members of this band from the Twin Cities are no older than 22 years old and already performing at massive music festivals like Lollapalooza. In an interview with Interview Magazine, they say one of their biggest inspirations is growing up and realizing what it means to be an adult. Lead vocalist Jake Luppen said, "The older I get, the more things I have to say." With strong guitar melodies and large choruses, this band is my new ultimate crush. Song recommendation: "South."
5. Seafret.
You probably know Seafret from their song "Oceans" that became popular last year, but the rest of their music is just as amazing! Members Jack Sedman and Harry Draper met in their hometown of Bridlington, UK at an open mic where they were performing as separate artists. When asked by Huffington Post what they want to be known for, they replied "To be known for always being ourselves and making real, honest music would be enough to be known for." "Song recommendation: "Wildfire."
6. Christine and the Queens.
Heloise Letissier is already fairly well known in her home country of France, but she is just beginning to take off in America as she has opened for Marina and the Diamonds. I've come to really be inspired by her as she hasn't been afraid to try new things and be herself. Many of her songs address what it is like to be queer and she has recently translated her songs into English. But let's be honest, we need to start listening to songs in other languages more. Plus, she rocks a suit like no one's business. Her Time interview is absolutely amazing and she is probably one of the most profound artists I've ever listened to. Song recommendation: "Tilted."
