For all you music lovers out there, I know how satisfying it is when you find music that you instantly vibe with. Here are some of my favorite artists and bands that are way too underrated, sit back and plug in!
1. First Aid Kit
This girl duo is awesome for anyone who loves a classic acoustic sound and soulful singing. Sisters Johanna and Klara Soderberg perform lyrical masterpieces such as Perfect Places and Ruins that are nothing short of heaven for your ear drums.
2. Bad Suns
Bad Suns is an American rock band with feel good songs like Outskirts Of Paradise and Swimming In The Moonlight. Even in the middle of winter these songs make me want to roll my windows down and totally jam out! They are definitely a band that doesn't deserve to fly under the radar.
3. Mac Demarco
Mac Demarco is one of my absolute favorite artists. His unique style of singing brings something new to the table. His songs like Let My Baby Stay and Ode To Viceroy are the ones I listen to when i'm looking to have a chill summer night by the beach.
4. POWERS
This electronic dance band will definitely get your body moving. Beat Of My Drum and Sunshine are two of my personal favorites that just brighten my day. You can catch me waking up to these songs trying to get into a positive headspace.
5. The Aces
The Aces is an all-girl band that brings a new meaning to the term "girl group." They are an alternative rock band that breaks the stereotype of an all-female music group. My favorite song by them, Baby Who, is perfect for all my ladies who's motto is "I don't need no man. "
6. Louis The Child
Louis The Child is an electronic band that has all my go-to turn-up music. Their Blasé remix is one song I never get tired of hearing when I'm about to head downtown for a night out. Their remixes are fire but don't let that take away the shine from their original songs. Slow Down Love and It's Strange are tunes I know my friends are tired of hearing me play when I'm the passenger seat DJ.
7. Dermot Kennedy
Don't even get me started on this Irish singer-songwriter. I'm pretty sure my love for his voice his unnatural but I just can't get enough. An Evening I Will Not Forget is a beautiful ballad that is constantly on repeat for me. He sings with so much emotion and passion that I can't help but think he's singing to me.
8. The xx
The xx is an English indie-pop band that is a regular feature on all my playlists. Their song "I Dare You" is an upbeat but also very chill song that my car speakers know all too well. I highly recommend checking this group out if you haven't already.
9. Ari Lennox
Ari Lennox is an artist that you can find at the top of my list because she takes R&B to a whole new level. Night Drive is one of my favorite songs by her. I catch myself trying to mimic her remarkable bluesy sound that sends out all the right vibes.
10. Phoenix
Last but certainly not least, is my favorite band on the planet, Phoenix. Their new wave music is one sound I've been rocking out to for years. Their hit song Lisztomania that was released back in 2009 is still in my top 3 best songs of all time. They also released an album in 2017 called Ti Amo that I recommend everyone listen to, from that album Role Model is my best-loved track.
I hope you guys check out these awesome hits and fall in love with their melodies just like I did. Stay jammin' my fellow music junkies!