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Im confident most of you will either not like this or be a little bewildered. But part of this project is to diversify your musical taste. So here ya go. The first two are local bands from my area (Madison, WI) that Ive seen numerous times apiece and the other is someone my parents introduced to me when they were living in northern New Mexico. Im confident that if youve ever heard of any of them, you did from me.

Sunspot Singularity (2009)
Biggest song: No Place Like Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S35HiZyEkw0

I know, I know. Sunspot are a trio who happen to be friends of mine. Theyre awesome people who make awesome music think 80s rock fused with 90s/early 00s alternative plus paranormal themes and geeky references. Singularity was an interesting concept they released one single a month for a year and compiled them on an album (hence the name), plus a bonus track for a total of 13. The end result was one of their more accessible and diverse albums (alongside the much longer Weirdest Hits, an amalgamation of EPs). Theres funny stuff like More Than My Degree told from the perspective of a frat boy horny for his Trig TA and apocalyptic allegories like Tunguska.

Gin, Chocolate, & Bottle Rockets Lean (2018)
Biggest song: Shine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUb-MU5K3J0

GCBR are also a trio who specialize in folk-pop with strong female harmonies and organic melodies. They have a lot of positive and uplifting tunes (the one in the above link is about embracing your depression, which is awesome) and they put ten of them on this Kickstarter-backed album. Theres also a semi-rocker in Flash Flood and a Eurythmics cover that, even though its a very different take, Im sure Annie Lennox would approve of. I would describe this album as feel good pop thats always sure to add some sunshine to your day. Or maybe kick you in the ass if you need that spark.

Jimmy Stadler What Makes Me Me (2007)
One of two biggest songs: Its Past My Beer Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRIWzBGiLIw

My parents lived in northern New Mexico for a couple years and I went to visit them a couple times. This guy was an entertainer at a bar they took me to (just for him!) who so happened to be an on-call musician for big-name bands whenever they were performing in Albuquerque or Santa Fe. Hes very good with both piano and guitar and captures both humor (Its Past My Beer Time) and emotion (When I Bring Flowers). Either way, its good stuff.