2015 has been a fantastic year for musicians, with the release of Adele's new album 25, The Weeknd's Beauty Behind the Madness and Drake's If You're Reading This it's Too Late the music industry was heavily diversified with a wide range of genres and new artists. With the new year coming up, here's a list of my five favorite new artists that you should be watching.

1. Halsey

Halsey recently came out with her debut album “Badlands” and is already on the radar of tons of mainstream magazines. She’s a fantastic role model, speaking out on issues including the presidential debate, sexuality and world news via her twitter account. Her music speaks to the new teenage experience of love, individuality and living life to the fullest using aggressive yet emotional vocals and electropop sound.

2. Troye Sivan

Troye is your average all around talented guy, he starred in Spud, a South African film, Youtuber and of course singer/songwritter. He specializes in indiepop and basically creates songs that make you want to run through the forest nude with his single Wild.

3. Alessia Cara

Best known for her single, Here, like Halsey, she sings about the new millennial teenage experience that can now be defined by her single Here. Cara is a fan favorite because of her down to earth attitude. She still creates Youtube covers which is what got her started in the industry along with making her own little music videos with a selfie stick and her iPhone.

4. Johnny Stimson

A pop singer originating from Dallas, he creates music that makes you want to sway with the wild flowers to music that makes you want to sit alone and cry. Stimson’s gravely yet soulful voice combined with the usual bass drop makes him one to watch.

5. Fawks

Garrett Lockhart best known by his stage name, Fawks, creates awesome remixes that go hard. Personally, my favorite remix, El Chapo is the perfect party song with a Project X feel. His music does not fall short in pumping you up. His soundcloud is basically a cache of EDM party playlists.