I love how effortlessly easy it is to just start my car up and flip through my programed stations so that I can jam to music as I drive to my destination. However, I think that what overpowers my love for this is the exasperation I have that the same seven songs are played on repeat for weeks on end no matter what station I happen to be listening to. How is it that we have thousands of talented artists in the world, but I only get to enjoy about ten of them if i decide to listen to the radio because I'm too lazy to plug my phone in and choose myself.

With this in mind, I decided to take it upon myself to search high and low for artists that aren't quite getting the recognition they deserve. I bring you some of the artists i'm currently obsessing over and I believe that you should be too.

1. Melanie Martinez

This 21-year-old American singer and songwriter started her journey of fame on season three of The Voice. She made it to the top six but was eliminated, however she didn't let that stop her from achieving her dreams. Her album Cry Baby dropped in 2015 and I've been obsessing over it and her since.

Favorite songs: "Pity Party", "Milk and Cookies", and "Mad Hatter"

2. Pvris

Pvris is an American rock band that consists of three members; Lyndsey Gunnulfsen, Alex Babinski, and Brian MacDonald.They started their career by releasing a self-titled EP in early 2014 and by November 2014 the released their first album, White Noise. Their music has a dark and beat-heavy sound to it.

Favorite songs: "Holy", "Mind Over Matter", and "My House"

3. Kat Dahlia

This cuban artist was born in Miami, Florida and music has always been apart of her life. Kat has been a rapper, singer and songwriter since the age of eight and moved to New York City at the age of eighteen to really pursue her career; she currently has two albums and two singles

Favorite songs: "I Think I'm In Love", "Crazy", and "Saturday Sunday"

4. Daya

Surprise: her real name is Grace Tandon. She is an American singer and songwriter that started her career in 2015 with the release of her first album. Usually first albums are a hit or miss but Daya's album features the song Hide Away which made it on Billboard Hot 100.

Favorite songs: "Sit Still Look Pretty", "Back To Me", and "Hide Away"

5. Alexander Jean

This band consists of two members, BC Jean and Mark Ballas; they met at a showcase in Los Angeles. Since meeting they released a single Roses and Violets which landed on iTunes overall chart as well as an album in 2016. They pride themselves on the fact that they write and create all of their music between the two of them.

Favorite songs: "Roses and Violets", "Whiskey and Morphine", and "Head High"