Ready to venture into a new style of music, or diver deeper into one you're already discovering? Here's a list of just a few of my favorites from above underground musicians who make give me "the feels" every time I listen to them. All of these bands fall under one, if not most of these genres: indie folk, indie rock, baroque pop, experimental music, freak folk, dance-rock, electronica, electro, and post-punk revival.
1. Fleet Foxes
You may have come across their White Winter Hymnal when the Pentatonix did a cover in 2014, but they are the definition of indie folk. They bring a sense of wanderlust in their music, with adventure and longing. They're great when you're ever thinking too much and just need that breather.
2. Beirut
If you love Riptide by Vance Joy, you'll definitely enjoy Beirut's music. It holds a sense of whimsical beauty in letting everything be. Giving almost a circus like freedom, it's a great way to relax and let out the feels at the same time.
3. Bright Eyes
Now, they are a bit more popular, especially after their song, The Calendar Hung Itself, was played in the hit movie Stuck In Love. They are a bit emotional and definitely on the indie rock side of the spectrum. But when each of their songs are touching and give such a drive.
4. Glass Animals
Another more popular one, they take the definition of trip to another level. If color had sound, this is what it would sound like. They create psychedelic pop with such smooth precision.
5. Animal Collective
Another psychedelic band who conquers social issues out of the yin yang so effortlessly and makes experimental music easy to listen too, creating a ton of dimension in their music6. LCD Soundsystem
Techno out of the box is an understatement for these rebels, breaking every music rule on the map, but maybe that's what makes them so special. They make noise sound like a masterpiece. It's hard to tell if they strategically plan this all out or really just throw it together and make little miracles.
7. Chromeo
Electro and societal commentary all in one trip but always a fun engage in. Very bubbly and upbeat, they create a comedic atmosphere with every song. However, they've been recently leaning toward more mainstream type music. None the less, they are always worth the listen.
If you've heard of one or all of these, you can consider yourself a music enthusiast in my eyes! Let me know which ones you like, don't like, and have heard before!