Under The Radar Musical Artists

The music that I listen to is all over the place, and the artists that I enjoy not only vary by genre but also by popularity as well. Sure, there are many well-known artists that I enjoy listening to, but there are also some unknown singers flying under the radar that I enjoy just as much. So I thought that I would devote a post here on my blog to these little-known musical artists that I feel deserve some more recognition for their talent. If you want to listen to any of the songs of these listed artists, just click the little music note next to their name. Let me know in the comments if you've heard of any of them, and also if you have some favorite under the radar artists of your own!

♫ BANKS:
Jillian Rose Banks, or more commonly known by her stage name BANKS, is a vocalist that I've been familiar with for about a year. Known for her unique style and sound, she blends the genres of R&B, electronic, and pop into a cohesive collection of songs. Her vocals are on the darker, moodier side of the musical spectrum, and so far she has released one album, Goddess. I'm clearly not the only person that enjoys her music, as BANKS is seemingly on the up and up and is definitely worth a listen!



♫ VÉRITÉ:
In my world, if an artist does not have a Wikipedia page than they are really under the radar! This is the case for the electronic pop musician VÉRITÉ, who I only recently started listening to. Although she has yet to release a full album, the songs that VÉRITÉ has released so far are full of potential and are certainly worthy of playing alongside the modern hits of today.





♫ Years & Years:
This British electronic pop band has managed to make nearly every single one of their songs into something extremely catchy. They have a way of making their music sound very unique, but also manage to turn their songs into earworms that get stuck in your head for days (in a good way). I've only been listening to Years & Years for several months or so, but they've definitely risen quite a bit in popularity since then. In other words, Years & Years is sure to be a mainstream band in the near future.



♫ Grimes:
The Canadian artist known simply as Grimes has managed to carve her eccentric sound into today's music scene. Her uniquely-sounding tracks can be quite different from each other, and Grimes is truly a musician that jumps between genres. Because of this, she has released some songs that I don't personally enjoy as much, but others that I love. It's this variety and musical creativity that makes Grimes one to watch, and even if her music is just a bit too "out there" for some, there is no denying the fact that Grimes is a very unique artist.


♫ Kawehi:
Another Wikipedia page lacking artist is Kawehi, who has a large YouTube audience and creates lots of unique covers to songs of well-known singers. In addition to making some extremely creative covers, she also has released several albums with her own songs through Bandcamp. Go listen to some of Kawehi's songs and covers on her YouTube channel, and see what you think!





♫ PVRIS:
PVRIS is a rock band that I only discovered recently, but I have already become hooked on their music. With one album already under their belt, they are proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the alternative rock world. I'm looking forward to exploring their music further, and I only see PVRIS getting more and more popular with time.



♫ Jetta:
This musician hailing from England is clearly talented and has some killer vocals, but she is still relatively unknown to many. Jetta's musical style blends indie, rock, and pop and her three extended plays feature songs that showcase these differing genres. Perhaps many of you have heard Jetta already without knowing it, as her cover of I'd Love to Change the World has been featured as the song for several movie trailers. Due to her unique sound and embrace of many different genres, Jetta is an artist that is sure to generate a large fanbase.

♫ Panama Wedding:
The last band that I want to shed some light on is the electronic group Panama Wedding. I first heard one of their songs playing in Starbucks, and I've been a fan of theirs since. They make great "feel-good" music, as all of their songs are quite upbeat and have a very distinct sound. Panama Wedding has released one extended play called Parallel Play, and they've also performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live. They've started out with a bang and I can see Panama Wedding becoming a favorite musical artist among many in the near future.