You probably don’t know many of the following artists but you definitely should. These artists have an immense amount of talent and people are starting to notice! It won’t be long until they’re going on sold out tours! Check them out and give them a listen.
1. Misterwives– This New York based alternative group is currently touring with Twenty-One Pilots on their US tour. They released their debut EP Reflections earlier this year and have an album coming out soon!
2. Against The Current- This pop rock group is going to gain stardom fast. Their debut EP Infinity was just released and it is absolutely amazing! They’re on tour with Metro Station and The Ready Set this Fall, and they’re stopping in Pittsburgh!
3. MKTO- This pop duo comprised of Malcolm Kelly and Tony Oller may be familiar to some of you. They smashed into the music scene with their hit Classic off their debut album. Definitely check them out, their album is one of my personal favorites right now!
4. Meghan Trainor- Her song All About That Bass is one of the hottest songs right now, I would keep an eye on her! She’ll also be performing at KISS 96.1’s Halloween Party this year over at Stage AE!
5. Midnight Red- If you’re a One Direction fan you’ll love these guys! They gained popularity from youtube cover videos (which are absolutely AH-MAZING), and are expected to release an album this year!
6. The Royal Concept- You’ve probably never heard of this Swedish rock band, but I’m sure you’ve heard their songs! On My Way was featured in FIFA 14 and covered by the cast of Glee in season 5. I got the chance to see them on tour and meet them last fall, and they were amazing live and great guys too!
7. The 1975- This English indie pop rock band first gained attention when One Direction member Harry Styles tweeted about their new album. Their single Chocolate was a huge hit and their debut album was a success. I would expect big things from them soon!
8. Fifth Harmony- Another 2014 KISS Halloween Party performer, this girl group was formed on the X Factor, and finished third in the competition. Despite not winning, these girls have had huge success. They’ve had hits in Miss Movin’ On and BOSS and they won the Artist to Watch award at the 2014 MTV awards!
9. Rixton- Me and My Broken Heart was one of the hottest songs of the summer, and I’m sure this British four-piece has much more to come! They recently announced that they will be joining Ariana Grande on her US tour, and they’re coming to Pittsburgh!
10. Little Mix- The first group to ever win the UK X Factor, they had huge success in the US with their debut album DNA and paralleled success with their sophomore albume Salute. They are currently working on their third studio album, and I wouldn’t expect anything less than perfection!