5 More Artists You Should Be Listening To Now

So, if you've been following my blog for awhile you know that I'm slightly obsessed with music. For those of you that are behind the times and are just now joining us here, I'm slightly obsessed with music. I have a radio show with WJHU Radio titled 410alt, I have more Spotify playlists than I can count, I am always on the lookout for cheap concerts, when my friends are looking for new music they come to me for suggestions, and I've already written a post on the topic (6 Artists You Should Be Listening To In 2015).

I made a prediction in January that this would be a great year for alt/indie music and I have to say that I was pretty accurate with that statement. Artists like Andrew McMahon and the Wilderness, George Ezra, and Walk the Moon are playing on mainstream pop stations and most radio listeners will recognize their songs. I've also come across a lot of new break-out bands and the music industry is growing more than ever. So, I say we get to know a few of these 2015 hits.

1. Hunter Hunted This indie pop duo just released their first full album "Ready for You" and it's absolutely amazing. The songs are infectious and it's hard not to play this album on repeat.
1. Songs to listen to: Operating and Keep Together
2. Twenty One Pilots This dynamic duo is hard to fit into one musical category; their songs span from indie pop to synthpop to nearly hip hop. Their album "Blurryface" was realeased a couple months back and was far from disappointing. While this recent album may not be the most cohesive set of songs they've released, the duo's experimentation lead to some great hits supported by some pretty good B-sides.
1. Songs to listen to: Tear In My Heart and The Judge
3. Grizfolk This alternative group mixes roots from both Sweden and LA leading to distinctly unique melodies, brimming with subtle folk and electro influences. They released their first EP "From The Spark" back in 2014, but they just released a new single and there are whispers of a full-length album coming soon.
1. Songs to listen to: Way Back When and Vagabonds
4. New Politics Originally from Copenhagen, this alternative rock band is a veteran of the alt/indie scene producing hits since 2009. Their music has stayed true to their fusion of punk and electropop sounds throughout the years. The band's 3rd album "Vikings" is set to be released in mid-August.
1. Songs to listen to: West End Kids and Everywhere I Go
5. The Mowgli's This upbeat alternative band uses their music to promote their mission of spreading love and kindness to others. The music reflects their positive message and is full of fun lyrics and good dance beats and their most recent album "Kids In Love" is no different.
1. Songs to listen to: I'm Good and Say It, Just Say It

Other honorable mentions include Nate Ruess (he's gone solo!), Walk the Moon, Panic! At The Disco, Smallpools, and The Royal Concept. Let me know if there are any artists that you think are missing from this list.

-Marisa

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