Top 15 Most Exciting Artists of the Moment

There are so many bands and singers out there it can make any one's head spin. So, I've put together a little list of the top 15 artists that I'm excited about right now to help everyone out. And if one of them sounds interesting I've also included an essential song for any fan to have by each.

15. Warpaint- This Los Angeles, all-girl band is a great experimental rock group.
      Key Track: Undertow

14. The Avett Brothers- After a memorable performance at the Grammys this folk rock band has proven they're just getting started.
      Key Track: Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Problems

13. The Boxer Rebellion- A London based band who's uplifting melodies could make a fan out of anyone... even a guy who says he's too cool for uplifting melodies.
      Key Track: Both Sides Are Even

12. Johnny Flynn- An actor, poet, and singer-songwriter from England. He cites Shakespeare as an influence so his songwriting is pretty deep.
      Key Track: Lost and Found

11. Florence + the Machine- This group consisting of Florence Welch and a backing band is already Grammy-nominated. If you like your rock with a spook factor this is your band.
      Key Track: A Kiss With a Fist

10. The Strokes- This New York City garage band isn't exactly a new player in the game but with an upcoming album on the way for the end of march it's the perfect time to get into them.
      Key Track: Under Cover of Darkness

9. Laura Marling- A folk songstress from England who's only 20 but writes songs about things 20-year-olds shouldn't even know about, let alone be able to write a good music about.
    Key Track: Devil's Spoke

8. Vampire Weekend- A New York City based band of a bunch of kids just out of college who write smart, catchy songs. And yeah they're the ones that sing that "Holiday" song you can never get out of your head.
    Key Track: Cousins

7. Jenny and Johnny- Indie Rock darling Jenny Lewis and Jonathan Rice (who are a real-life couple) have made a debut album of fun, sounds like what a California day would sound like love songs.
    Key Track: Scissor Runner

6. Avi Buffalo- This band from Long Beach, California, deliver catchy and psychedelic rock songs. Somewhat similar to another great band, MGMT.
    Key Track: Truth Sets In

5. James Blake- Electronic music's newest poster boy from London. He mixes together spacey sounds, great beats, and a soulful voice to great effect.
    Key Track: The Wilhelm Scream

4. The xx- The newest winners of the Mercury Prize craft songs that create an atmosphere by using interesting sounds and lyrics. The singers have great voices as well.
   Key Track: Heart Skipped a Beat

3. The National- Another band that's been around a while but with recent album High Violet gaining more and more fans this group, whose lyrics are great for the heartbroken or depressed, can't be missed.
   Key Track: Bloodbuzz Ohio

2. Arcade Fire: I've mentioned this band already in this blog for a reason: I'm obsessed. These Canadians sure can write introspective and heartfelt songs that you can also rock out to.
    Key Track: Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)


1. Mumford and Sons- Based on the fact that their debut album has gone platinum on both sides of the Atlantic, this band may not be considered indie anymore, but that's not going to stop me from putting them at number 1. If you haven't heard the emotionally foot-stomping tunes of these English lads you are seriously missing out.
    Key Track: The Cave
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