When high school students think of music, artists on the billboard charts are usually the first that come to mind. These unknown artists may not be as popular, but offer just as much talent.

Band: Passenger

Artist: Michael David Rosenberg

Started recording in: 2003

Most popular songs: “Let her go” and “Holes”

Appeals to: indie fans

Music type: Calming/relaxing tone

Artist: Jake Miller

Started recording in: 2011

Most popular songs: “A million lives” and “Steven”

Appeals to: fans of teen pop/ rap

Music type: Hype up music with a story

Band: The 1975

Artists: George Daniel, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, and Matthew Healy
Starting recording in: 2002

Most popular songs: “Girls” and “Chocolate”

Appeals: to general public

Music type: Alternative upbeat

Band: Daughter

Artists: Elena Torna, Igor Haefeli, and Remi Aguilella

Started recording in: 2010

Most popular songs: “Youth” and “Landfill”

Appeals to: indie rock fans

Music type: Fun upbeat music to get ready to

Artist: Logan Brill

Started recording in: 2013

Most popular songs: “No Such Thing as Ghosts” and “Mouth of Bad Habits”

Appeals to: country fans

Music type: Soothing tones full with emotion and thoughts

Sources: http://passengermusic.com/, http://www.jakemiller.com/signup/, http://the1975.com/, http://www.ohdaughter.com/,  http://loganbrill.com/