Badflower- a newer band that has only been around since the mid-late 2010s and have blossomed (pun intended) in popularity thanks to being spotlighted on SiriusXM's Octane station. They're not super heavy, but they're still very good. A lot of their songs are about mental health and can be emotional at times. They only have 2 albums out so they have a pretty easy discography to get into.

Fever 333- another newer band. These guys are INCREDIBLE live performers. I first saw them at a festival where I didn't know what to expect and they really set the standard and brought down the house for being the first band of the day. They've only gotten bigger and better since. If you like Rage Against the Machine, definitely check them out. They're kind of like a modern day version of Rage and you can hear Tom and Zach's influence in their songs.

My Morning Jacket- these guys have been around for a while now, but they're still very modern. They kind of have a psychedelic rock/jam band sound that's very popular with the Bonnaroo crowd. Their whole discography is pretty great and they experiment with a lot of new sounds. The song "Touch Me, I'm Going to Scream pt 2" is incredible and basically an acid trip through music. If you listen to nothing else by them, at least listen to that song.

I Prevail- this is a metalcore band that I've followed since the beginning of their career. They blew up with their cover of Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" and have released solid songs/albums ever since. They have 2 vocalists, one for "normal" singing and one for screaming/growling. Some of their songs have a rap element to them in the same vein as Linkin Park. I'd say they're pretty digestible for people who don't normally like metal. They've only released 3 albums so far, with the 2nd album being my personal favorite.

The Glorious Sons- these guys kind of have a southern rock vibe, even though they're a Canadian band. They got massive airplay on rock radio with their single "Sawed Off Shotgun", an upbeat song that constrasts with the dark message of the lyrics. They formed in the mid 2010s and have been on the rise ever since with each album charting higher than the previous one. They're definitely "one to watch" moving into the future.