With winter break quickly approaching, we will all finally have time to just sit back, relax, and listen to some tunes. Winter break is also the time to discover some new music to vibe with and add to your playlists for next semester. Here are 5 underrated artists to check out over break that you might have been missing out on. Enjoy!
1) Chase Atlantic
This indie rock band from Australia, which also happens to be my favorite band of all time, consists of three members: Mitchel Cave, Clinton Cave, and Christian Anthony. The band writes, produces, and performs all of their music on their own. Chase Atlantic’s genre bending sound features music ranging from songs that will make you want to jump into a mosh pit to songs that will put you deep into your feels.
Monthly Spotify Listeners: 1,071,499
Songs To Start With: “Swim”, “YOU TOO.”, “Right Here”, “Friends”
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cYEt1pqMgXJdq00hAwVpT?si=7IhMZvGpSDGzYBs5OIqduA
2) Frames
Frames, a 22-year-old musician from Rochester, New York, began producing his own music at age 13 and performing his own vocals as a sophomore in high school school. “Music will always be a love of mine and I’ll continue to create art and improve as long as I’m able to,” says Frames. His self-made sound is one that I recently discovered, and I can’t get enough of it. Between beats that flow through your body and lyrics that are straight fire, Frames is an artist that you must give a listen to. Trust me, you’ll find yourself listening to his music on repeat in no time.
Monthly Spotify Listeners: 353
Songs To Start With: “I Like You”, “Rapper”, “Genes”
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4b5hU9wtIrYgHamHjpV4Hl?si=N5Dv6wqvR56XhXLTbS3Ctw
3) Cherry Pools
From Toronto, Cherry Pools is an indie pop band that produces a unique sound inspired by different eras. Members include lead singer Martin Broda, bassist Talyn Prior, and drummer Sean Medeiros, who come together to create a blend of vintage and modern music that just works. This is the band you’ll want to listen to while you are driving at night or dancing around your empty apartment.
Monthly Spotify Listeners: 25,863
Songs To Start With: “Hollywood”, “Forever Young”, “All The Way”
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZapotknXXYHIvTojpg9Im?si=T5kg_6fLSHuF9qSvAf5wWw
4) 1$T
If you are into music that is more focused on its beats and rhythmic production over lyrics, then you should definitely give 1$T a listen. Living in LA, 1$T produces electronic beats that have an upbeat, yet chill vibe and is also responsible for all of his own vocals. The originality of his style adds the perfect touch to his songs, making them perfect for that one late night playlist that we all have.
Monthly Spotify Listeners: 17,718
Songs To Start With: “Love/Lust”, “Feels”, “1$T”
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5u0oT32EHOIFfpd503Lnpk?si=rsb5jz4TRp6G1JnnDy2kTg
5) Ansel Elgort
Over the past few years, Ansel Elgort has grown immensely popular in Hollywood. Most of us know him for his groundbreaking roles in movies like The Fault in Our Stars and Baby Driver, but did you know he is also a big part in the music community?A New York native, Ansel is also a DJ and musician. His sound falls under the genre of dance oriented pop with a heavy focus on electronic beats and killer vocals.
Monthly Spotify Listeners: 3,379,345
Songs To Start With: “Supernova”, “Thief”, “All I Think About Is You”
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/59mjRp0i1B8oWSSMmGWJlJ?si=XiXDt82lQhGbXUsHeVrS6A