Ted Avery

I’ve always wanted to talk about my favourite music and why it is my favourite. So without further ado, this is my personal all-time favourite music countdown, condensed to 5 to make sure it’s extra good. Although I do listen to a lot of indie music and take pride in knowing the up and rising bands, you’ll notice my favourites are still the more well known artists. I guess they are well known for a reason.

#1 – Keane
Keane may be a bit too mainstream pop for some, especially with their more recent album Under the Iron Sea. But Keane’s original album Hopes and Fears has the most awe-inspiring music for me. It’s music that is just soothing to listen to and combines so many different sounds together with many powerful chords so well that even though I have listened to it hundreds of times now, I’m still inspired with each listen. I’m excited to see what is in store for their third album due later this year.

#2 – Death Cab for Cutie
This group has something for everyone, and it’s all good. Founded in 1997, they’ve had 8 full length studio albums and countless side projects. Their older stuff has a more indie, artistic sound while their newer stuff is catchier and more radio-friendly, yet still very unique. Once a little known band, their appearances on The OC launched them to a new level of popularity. The Postal Service is an electronic side project for frontman Ben Gibbard and is equally as amazing.

#3 – Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan creates the most interesting sounds using a wide variety of instruments. His silky smooth voice sings about all sorts of different people and places, conflicts, love, religion, and more. Beautiful music!

#4 – Tokyo Police Club
This up and rising indie band from Newmarket, Ontari, Canada is going to make it big anytime soon. They’ve recently been in the spotlight of the Canadian music scene and their albums are arleady being distributed worldwide. Their songs are upbeat and adrenaline filled, and if you think they sound awesome recorded, you should see them live. They win #1 for putting on great concerts!

#5 – Loney, Dear
Loney, Dear is my latest craze and quickly become one of my favourite artists. Folk music done right. The singer has a very unique accent, and his voice and soar to great heights and still sound absolutely amazing. Definitely an artist to check out.

Honourable Mentions
I won’t go into too much detail here but two other favourites of mine are Lovedrug and The Most Serene Republic. Both are up and rising bands with very unique sounds.