We all hear about the latest trends and the best music according to what is going from phone to phone. But what about the artists that we don’t hear about? An artist isn’t objectively bad because we do not have knowledge of them. Oftentimes, people stray away from trying things that they are not used to or are not normal; this can make it very easy for these overlooked artists to become underrated.
“My favorite underrated artist would be Alesana… I think they are underrated because it’s not very well known and the genre is not the most listened to. They have some controversial ways to set up their songs and albums which are different from the norm,” Said senior Thiaonna Moore.
Alesana is a wonderful rock band that sprung out of North Carolina back in 2004. They have come out with so many songs over the past years, some of their most popular consist of The Thespian, Annebel, Hymn for the Shameless, and continuing to so many more.
“My favorite is Syd Matters, I love how relaxing he makes his music, it’s wonderful for ambiance and even for background noise. His voice just makes everything so easy to get through, not to mention the amazing but simple guitar,” Said senior Parker Leveritt.
Syd Matters is an Alternative Indie (Independent) French band that became who they were in 2005. However, 5 years later the band broke up in 2010 to pursue their own personal projects and pursue their own lives. Their most popular songs consist of Ghost Days, Hi Life, and To All of You.
“My favorite would be Freddie Dredd, I feel like this artist is underrated because he was once a Tik Tok hit with quite a few songs, but over the past few years his name seems to be less and less known,” Said sophomore Ella Kent.
Freddie Dredd is a 27 year old soloist whose first song, Red Forman, came out in March of 2015. Dredd takes most of his inspiration for his songs from 90’s Memphis horrorcore and dark trap.
“The Backseat Lovers are my all time favorite band in general. Their music feels so passionate to listen to. It doesn’t matter which mood I’m in, whether I’m having it really rough or just want to sing my heart out, I can always go to their music for that.” Said junior Meagan Gibbard.
The Backseat Lovers is a band that is based on their own twist on classic rock and roll. Their 2019 single Kilby Girl quickly skyrocketed their music, soon created an entire album surrounding it, as well as they write each of their songs on their own. With that being said, let’s bring attention to these wonderful artists who deserve to be known. Each so extremely talented; each so, astoundingly hard working. Let them and all others gain the credit they work towards.
