As a music junkie, I feel it as part of my melodious duty to spread the word of unique, new, and beautiful music with people. These are some of my favorite low-key bands and artists that I think others need in their lives. Hope youâll give âem a listen! :-)
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1. Dua Lipa
- Vibe:Â indiepop, GNO, dancing, party, pregame
- Similar to: Tove Lo, Jonas Blue, Sia
Listen to: âBe The Oneâ / âLast Danceâ / âHotter Than Hellâ
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2. Academy
- Vibe: beachy, relaxing, day-drink, reggae
- Similar to: Aer, Shwayze, Dirty Heads
Listen to: âHigh Tideâ / âHold Me Downâ / âPanoramicâ / âSweet Talkâ
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3. Tame Impala
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- Vibe: psychedelic rock, trippy, relaxing, jamminâ
- Similar to:Â Alt-J, M83, Mac DeMarco (and even like the Beatles on their older albums)
*Honestly, this band is like nothing youâve ever heard before. In a sense, they take getting used to due to their completely unique sound, but I am hooked.
Listen to: âThe Less I Know The Betterâ / âLove Paranoiaâ / âReality in Motionâ
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4. St Lucia
- Vibe: feel good, running, synthpop, electronic
- Similar to: Two Door Cinema Club, Passion Pit
Listen to: âElevateâ / âDancing on Glassâ / âWait For Loveâ / âSeptemberâ
5. Bad Suns
- Vibe: alternative rock, driving down the highway, (and his voice is amazinggggg)
- Similar to: Grouplove, New Politics, The 1975
Listen to: âDaft Pretty Boysâ / âTransposeâ / âHeartbreakerâ
*Literally anything off their Language and Perspective album OR Disappear Here album. They rock.
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6. Thomas Jack
- Vibe: deep house, summer, groovy, beachy remixes, day drink
- Similar to: Kygo, Felix Jaehn, Matoma
Listen to: âRise upâ / âRiversâ / âLittle Talks â Thomas Jack Remixâ
*Also check out the âBest of Thomas Jack Continuous Mixâ on YouTube. That playlist is the anthem of my sophomore year.
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7. Rationale
- Vibe: chill, alternative, soul, electronic rock
- Similar to: Young the Giant, Bastille
Listen to: âThe Mireâ / âFuel To The Fireâ / âRE.UPâ