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Ed Sheeran —> Tobias Jesso Jr.
You can only hear ‘Thinking Out Loud’ so many times. Lucky for you, there’s this six foot seven goon who can help you out. Relying on just piano and soft vocals, Tobias Jesso Jr. manages to make something magical with his debut album.
Start with: 'How Could You Babe', 'Without You’, ‘True Love'
Florence & the Machine —> Kacy Hill
There’s lots to love about these two, from red hair to big vocals to pure talent. Think of this model–turned–musician as a low–key Florence. So listen up. You know you want to...
Start with: ‘Arms Length’ , ‘Foreign Fields'
The Lumineers/Of Monsters & Men —> Bronze Radio Return
Since The Lumineers have essentially fallen off the grid and you could use a followup to Beneath the Skin...Bronze Radio Return is the perfect soundtrack to the cross–country road trip you never took. But seriously, it’s feel–good folk–rock. What more could you want?
Start with: ‘Light Me Up’, ‘Shake, Shake, Shake’, ‘Further On'
Years & Years —> Viola Beach
Or just maybe you have a thing for boy bands. These British rockers just recently popped up and are considered to be the likes of The Kooks and The Vaccines. Cue the electric guitars, screaming girls, catchy riffs, and general good vibes.
Start with: ‘Swings & Waterslides’, ‘Cherry Vimto'
Ellie Goulding —> Grimes 
For those times when the likes of Ellie Goulding are too tame, count on the leading lady of freak–pop, Claire Boucher aka Grimes. Her critically–acclaimed album Art Angels is reminiscent of a high–energy Ellie Goulding or even a edgier Cascada. Expect electro–pop influences, super–sweet vocals, catchy hooks, and razor–sharp lyrics.
Start with: ‘California’, 'Flesh without Blood’, ‘Realiti'
Lorde —> Kiiara
So you like the edge Lorde’s got going. Enter Kiiara: this 20-year-old hardware clerk from the middle-of-nowhere (Read: Illinois) – who just so happens to be produced by Felix Snow – is dropping red–hot singles from upcoming EP Meet Me in the Cornfield. Pop, EDM, however you want to spin it – Kiiara's a must–listen.
Start with: ‘Gold’, ’Tennessee'
