Who is your favorite lesser- known band or artist?

I actually just heard this artist named Jason Evigan and fell in love. I'm not thinking he is super famous, but he should be.

Kelsey Castanon

managing editor

I really liked 3OH!3 when they were lesser known several years ago. Once they went more mainstream, their music wasn't quite the same. I also liked the fact that I knew of a band not many people knew.

Danielle Worthen

design editor

I really like Amanda Palmer — she kind of has a cult following, but a lot of people don't know about her. She's really amazing and completely rejects mainstream ideas about beauty and gender and I love that.

Laura Thacker

managing copy chief

I have really been a slacker on discovering new artists. But I try to listen to the Wildcat 91.9 often and I want to go to more local shows to discover local and lesser-known bands.

Holly Grannis

social media editor

Judgment Day played the opening set for a concert I went to last year, and they were amazing. Normally, opening bands are so-so, but this combination of electric violin, cello and drums makes for awesome "string metal."

Kaylea Pallister

opinion editor

My favorite lesser-known artist I think would have to be NeedtoBreathe. They're really inspirational and uplifting, and the band has an uncanny way to capture the beauty in simplicity. It's just a perfect combination of music and lyrics.

Andy Rao

news editor

Last year I covered this red dirt band at Longhorns, The Damn Quails, for the Collegian, and I've been following them ever since. They're so many different sounds in one — their music is great.

Kelly McHugh

sports editor

The XX. Their sound is somber, yet loud and will get you moving. Listen to 'Basic Space.'

Tyler Brown

edge editor

Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real because they are great musicians and Lukas is a great songwriter.

Logan Jones

photo editor

Ice Nine Kills is a band I've listened to for a while now. If you dig screamo or metal, I would highly recommend this band.

Jakki Thompson

assistant news editor

I am having a love affair with The Civil Wars. I think that they a pure, unmatched form of harmony, great blue grass sound as well as touching and prophetic lyrics. Their album goes with me everywhere.  

Caroline Sweeney

editor-in-chief