If you're like me, you must be desperate to find new music, but not quite sure where to look. One moment you're listening to EDM to get through finals, and the next you just want to chill in the summer sun. Well here to solve your desperation is a list of 15 artists you will enjoy checking out as you chill in the happy summer sun. Happy exploring!
1. Walk the Moon
I simply love their music. Check them out here.
2. The Tourist Company
They just came out with a new album! Check them out here!
3. Vinyl Theatre
This band is really fun to listen to because of their upbeat tracks.
4. Phoenix
A fairly popular group with over 2 million followers, go check them out here, or on Spotify.
5. Arctic Monkeys
These guys have solid rock sounds and lyrics. Check them out here.
6. Kishi Bashi
Okay, this guy composes some great music! It makes me laugh, jam and dance, he is definitely the kind of music you want if you are a fun-loving thinking type. Go check him out here.
7. Chad Valley
Definitely your classic travel music here. Check out Shell Suit on his EP if you're not convinced.
8. Delta Spirit
I discovered these guys by watching Warm Bodies (a personal favorite movie of mine), but even if you hate that movie still check them out!
9. Givers
These people create really fun tracks; another personal favorite. Check their official website out here.
10. The Growlers
This is a sick beach goth group meant to be listened to next to any body of water. Enjoy!
11. Neutral Milk Hotel
Check them out on Spotify! Their hit song is In the Aeroplane Over the Sea.
12. Judah & the Lion
If you're in your twenties and want to have fun singing about it, listen to this folksy album here.
13. Mercies
Oh gosh, I do not know where to begin when describing this group, but they are a favorite of mine, and I always go back to them. Check out their album here.
14. Milo Greene
A folk-pop group originating from Northern California, my favorite song is their hit 1957, so go check them out on Spotify.
15. Canines
Their 2011 album featured on the indie film I am not a Hipster, which contrary to the name is definitely the greatest indie film I've ever watched. I have probably rewatched it 10 times since last fall, because it is that good. You can check out the Canines album here.
If you knew at least five of these groups, you are eccentrically original just like me! I hope you all enjoy this musical journey and find a piece of yourself in at least one soundtrack—you are all rockstars! *All of these artists can be found on Spotify.