Have you ever sat down at the computer, pulled up Spotify, and simply not known what to play?  The music you listen to says a lot about the type of person you are and your current mood. Check out these five bands you might not have heard of before and see which one matches your mood and personality best- or just give them all a listen!

Snarky Puppy – Snarky Puppy is a jazz fusion band that can lay down some serious funk beats.  If you’re tired of Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj and looking for something a little more engaging, this band is a must.  Don’t let the genre “jazz fusion” scare you away- this band can still play a seriously catchy tune.

Cage the Elephant – Looking for something you can bang your head and tap your foot to, without getting too heavy?  Cage the Elephant is the perfect balance between rock’s distorted guitars and laid-back Indie chill.  With a truly unique sound, their newest album Melophobia is an engaging listen.

Chet Faker – If you want to just tune out the world, lie in your bed, and do nothing, Chet Faker is the electronic chill you’re looking for.  Listening to Chet Faker will make you want to sleep the day away and dream about the spending the rest of your life in the rural British Columbia mountains.

Danny Brown – Danny Brown’s album Old has got everything on it- from old school hip-hop to club bangers-that will make you want to get up and move.  This album is perfect for getting pumped up before the big game or inspiring background noise for homework.

3RDEYEGIRL – 3RDEYEGIRL’s newest album, PLECTRUMELECTRUM, is perfect if you like songs with all capital letters and no spaces.  Featuring the vocal’s of Minnesota’s own Prince, this funky group of girls will blow you away.  Plus, their song “BOYTROUBLE” features Lizzo, a Minnesota native who recently performed on Letterman.

If none of these bands sit right with you, get on Spotify, Pandora, Google Play, or even Youtube and just look around! There’s a band out there for everyone, and new music to discover every day.