If you have been bored of the current rotation of the overplayed pop songs that are always on the radio, or are just wanting some new artists to add to your playlist, you are going to stumble onto some of the best, not so popular artists to guarantee you get the AUX cord.
#5 Japanese Breakfast
Feel full after having some Japanese Breakfast with lead singer Michelle Zauner. Her band, Japanese Breakfast, is an alternative/indie band originating from Philadelphia with a varying outer-space sound to more of an ethereal kind. They have released a total of 3 albums and many singles since 2016. Some of their popular releases consist of “Everybody Wants To Love You”, “Boyish”, and “Posing For Cars” which new listeners might enjoy when first introduced to them.
Everyone needs a good soundtrack for a rainy autumn day; Alice Phoebe Lou’s discography is perfect for the occasion. Based in Berlin, Alice makes music for the indie lovers, the ones who crave alternative and soothing forms of music. Her bittersweet and tranquil beats mixed with her dreamy yet powerful voice are such an amazing combination. A perfect artist when one needs a calm but distracting place to escape from the world or need a friend by one’s side. Some of her best and most popular songs that really get listeners in their feels are “Open My Door”, “Angel” and “Lovesick”.
#3 SOPHIE
Embrace a world full of strange yet alluring sounds and heavy production. Late artist SOPHIE was a transgender DJ and music producer who helped make breakthroughs with her music. SOPHIE’s unique genre of music expands from electric to dance and paved the way for hyperpop to be in mainstream music. Unfortunately, that does make her target demographic a bit smaller since her style really is not for everyone, bu those who get it fall in love with the experimental side of pop. Her influence and her presence overall inspired many artists like Charli XCX and Kim Petras; some of her most memorable songs are “Faceshopping”, “LEMONADE”, “It’s Okay To Cry” and “Ponyboy”.
#2 Ethel Cain
If the book genre American Gothic was a person, it would be Ethel Cain. Three albums and one EP, her music is considered contemporary folk, Americana, and alternative. Her gothic countryside aesthetic is one of her biggest selling points when it comes to her fans, not to exclude her unique and mesmerizing singing voice. Tackling concepts and topics such as domestic violence, religion, substance abuse, and even being eaten by the hands of cannibalistic psychopaths all in her music. Her sound is very different and unique, and her lyricism might be too hard to chew at times, but some of her fan favorite songs are “American Teenager”, “God’s Country”, and “Sunday Morning”.
#1 Weyes Blood
Transcend into a new reality within the folk-pop and dreamy world that is Weyes Blood. Her eeriness that can transition into a heavenly and melancholic state is such a stab to the gut because of how well she spills her thoughts into every note and lyric. The horror-like sounds heard in the background or even on a violin played as she sings add another level of mystery and show how well her siren song captures the mind of the listener. Her poetic style of songwriting is a wonderful and graceful note she makes sure to have in every piece of work she makes, leaving no song half done. Her best and definitely fan favorites are “A Lot’s Gonna Change”,”Be Free” and “Andromeda”.
