I’m back here again to give you another music related ranking. This time it’s with the people themselves. I will name the artist, their background, and some popular songs. Some artists will just be honorable mentions. Let me know your thoughts and your favorite artists in the comments!

10. Mother Mother

Mother Mother is a Canadian indie rock band that started in 2005. They consist of 5 people. Ryan Guldemond on guitar and vocals, Molly Guldemon and Jasmin Parkin on vocals and keyboard, Ali Siadat on drums, and Mike Young on bass. Some of their popular songs are Hayloft, Verbatim, Oh Ana, Hayloft II, and Burning Pile. They just released a new album called Grief Chapter as well. I think they’re very solid and have a super cool sound.

9. Nirvana

You’ve probably heard of Nirvana at some point, but they were an American rock band formed in 1987. They consisted of 3 members, founder Kurt Cobain on guitar and vocals, Krist Novoselic on bass, and Dave Grohl on drums. Some popular songs by them were Smells Like Teen Spirit, Heart-Shaped Box, In Bloom, Lithium, and Come as You Are. They are timeless and are still insanely popular today, their music is phenomenal and will never be beaten.

8. Jazmin Bean

Jazmin Bean is an English singer, songwriter and makeup artist. They released an EP in 2019 titled “Worldwide Torture” and just released their debut album on February 23, 2024 titled “Traumatic Livelihood”. Popular songs made by them include: Hello Kitty, Princess Castle, Saccharine, Piggie, and Monster Truck. I really love both vibes of each album, how the first one is alternative rock, nu-metal and dark lyrics, and the debut being more indie alternative.

7. Tyler, the Creator

Tyler Okonma is an American rapper and record producer, known professionally as Tyler, the Creator. He has released 7 albums, starting in 2009 and has released an album every 2 years since then. Some of his popular songs are See You Again, EARFQUAKE, ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?, NEW MAGIC WAND, IFHY, She, Yonkers, and LUMBERJACK. He is insanely talented and makes such amazing songs with something for everyone.

6. Blur

Blur is an English rock band formed in 1988. The band consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James, and drummer Dave Rowntree. They have made 9 studio albums and just released one in 2023. Some of their popular songs are Song 2, Girls & Boys, Beetlebum, Parklife, Coffee & TV, and The Narcissist. You’ve most likely heard Song 2 at some point even if you don’t recognize the song name. Overall they are timeless and their music is still very well liked today.

5. Cavetown

Robin Skinner, known professionally as Cavetown, is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. He has made 5 studio albums and 3 EPs starting in 2012 at age 14. His most popular songs are Boys Will Be Bugs, Devil Town, This Is Home, Lemon Boy, and Meteor Shower. His style consists of indie rock/pop, bedroom pop, and mellow, gentle ukulele ballads. I really recommend his music, it has really cool lyrics and sounds.

4. Lil Darkie

Joshua Hamilton is an animated cartoon experimental music artist. His music genres can vary from rap, trap metal, hip hop, R&B, pop, and indie. He has 11 studio albums and 2 EPs. His most popular songs are HAHA, GENOCIDE, HUMANS AND MONSTERS, I can see clearly, rap music, and banana pie. He has plenty of songs that everyone can listen to, if you’re angry or just feel like screaming, he has that. If you feel sad and melancholic or chill, he has that too.

3. MARINA

Marina Diamandis is a Welsh singer-songwriter, known professionally as MARINA, formerly Marina and the Diamonds. Her music consists mostly of electro pop, indie pop, bubblegum pop, and ballads. She has made 5 albums since 2010 and is most likely to release one this 2024. Her most popular songs are Primadonna, Hermit the Frog, Oh No!, Bubblegum Bitch, and Are You Satisfied? She has so many blends of style that go so well together. Her vocals are phenomenal and can range so far, which is part of what makes her songs so amazing.

2. Melanie Martinez

Melanie Martinez is an American singer-songwriter, actress and director. Her music has genres such as alternative pop, dark pop, art pop and indie. She has made 3 albums and 3 EPs since 2014. Her most popular songs are Play Date, Pacify Her, Dollhouse, VOID, Soap, Teachers Pet, and THE CONTORTIONIST. With a voice so mesmerizing and beautiful as hers, everyone is able to find something they can enjoy by her. She is absolutely incredible.

1. Gorillaz

Gorillaz is an English virtual band created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. They are the only two permanent real life members of the band. There are 4 fictional members, singer and keyboardist 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle, and drummer Russel Hobbs. Their song genres blend from alternative pop, electronic, rock, hip hop, rap, and trip hop. They have made 11 albums and 1 EP since 2001. Their most popular songs are Feel Good Inc., Clint Eastwood, DARE, Rhinestone Eyes, Dirty Harry, On Melancholy Hill, and 19-2000. They have been around for around 23 years now and still their music absolutely slaps. They were so ahead of their time and still are very relevant today. I really recommend giving a couple of their songs a listen.

 

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Radiohead – English rock band (No Surprises, Creep, Karma Police)

TV Girl – American indie pop band (Not Allowed, Lovers Rock, Blue Hair)