Music is probably the singular most influential thing in people's lives today. Memorable lyrics mixed with a great melody can be timeless. I'm into a lot of music, from metal to pop, but lately, I've been on an indie kick. The artists below will make your fall bonfires and hot chocolate nights even better. So if you're looking for something chill, here are 6 artists you need to add to your playlists:
1. Amber Run
UK band Amber Run is lovely, with peaceful instrumentals and cool lyrics. They're most comparable to artists like Oh Wonder and Jaymes Young. Their album 5am was released in 2015, and a new single was released this year. My favorites include: "I Found", "5AM", and "Heaven".
2. Four Tet
Four Tet began when Kieran Hebden was bored after his own band took a break. A mixture of natural and generated sounds, Four Tet's music is fun for chill background music or studying. My favorites include: "She Just Likes To Fight", "Circling", and "Plastic People".
3. Noah Gundersen
Noah Gundersen sings honest, emotion-filled lyrics over pop-folk melodies. He often sings with his sister, Abby. I saw Noah and Abby live in 2013 and have loved them since. My favorites include: "Jesus, Jesus", "Empty From The Start", and "Cigarettes".
4. Wild Child
Wild Child's sweet indie-pop sound and upbeat voices make you want to fall in love, smile and cry all at the same time. Vocalists Alexander Beggins and Kelsey Wilson's voices mesh so seamlessly you'll find yourself lost in their music for hours. My favorites include: "Silly Things", "Anna Maria", and "Break Bones".
5. Chase Atlantic
Australian band Chase Atlantic's heavy pop and slightly edgy sound is great for everyday listening. I hope to see much more of them in the future. My favorites include: "Friends", "Roxanne", and "Meddle About".
6. Fellow American
Fellow American is a Lubbock, Texas-based band with a variety of sounds. Indie-pop fabulous and windows-down-scream-your-lungs-out all at the same time. They only have one album out so far, but I never find myself skipping these songs. My favorites include: "Curfew", "West", and "Play God".
All of these artists are available for listening on Spotify. I hope you've found at least one new artist to love. So go grab a cup of coffee, a blanket, and disappear into the music.
