Amos Lee

Amos Lee is an American singer-songwriter whose musical style encompasses folk, soul and rock. Born in Philadelphia this astonishing musician worked as a schoolteacher and a bartender before beginning to pursue a career in music. All of his albums, including his fourth most recent album, Mission Bell, are filled with folk and soul with a jazz twist. It is this unique combination that fits Amos Lee in to a before undiscovered and un-entered genre. His voice and music is reminiscent of Ray LaMontagne and David Gray, involving the same soulful voices and heart wrenching lyrics. On some of his songs including his incredible song 'Sweet Pea' his voice and musical ensemble sounds like a perfect combination of Jack Johnson and Bill Withers, which although shouldn't sound right, really does sound amazing. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8YYsg4gFCo

http://amoslee.com/

Steve Appleton

At the tender age of 23 Steve Appleton has certainly achieved a great deal. This Surrey resident's smooth vocals mixed with a touch of drum and base creates an incredible texture to his music that hasn't been created before. Don't get me wrong, Appleton's music still fits into the acoustic/ indie pop genre, the drum and base effects just amplify his voice and add a more upbeat atmosphere to his flawless music. Appleton was the face of the Smart (car) campaign, he appeared in a TV commercial preforming his most credited single 'Dirty Funk'. This is the song of his which I would most recommend you listening to, the real life lyrics gives you as a listener something to relate to while the smooth guitar layers make the song perfect for a summers day. I also recommend listening to Appleton's cover of 'Fast Car' originally by Tracey Chapman. No words can describe how good this cover is, the beautiful harmonies make me believe that this cover could be even better than the already incredible original song. Believe me that comment coming from a huge Chapman fan is praise of the highest form. Listen and see for yourself though.... 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmKCPIh7uh0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPulGhJlQ0o 

Tyler Ward

Tyler Ward is a American pop singer-songwriter. He began his career, like many others, on YouTube, posting several covers of existing songs, including covers of Maroon 5 and Katy Perry, as well as singer and writing his own songs.  Even when covering other major artist's songs, he manages to add his own unique twist, his captivating and recognisable voice instantly making the song his own. If you like Joshua Radin or Damien Rice you will love Tyler Ward and should definitely listen to some of his music. I recommend his recent cover of Jason Mraz's 'I Wont Give Up', his version of the song is just as good, if not better, than the original. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tsq76l-wkIY http://www.tylerwardmusic.com/

Lianne La Havas

If you like Emeli Sande you will love the fresh new sound of Lianne La Havas, she possesses an electrifying voice that has provoked comparisons to Dionne Warwick's. Her debut album has just been released and is definitely a foundation for brilliance, her husky voice provides an amplifier for her raw biographical lyrics. La Havas is someone really worth listening to. For me, her music can be described as nothing short of perfect, La Havas has definitely filled a gap in the market. After touring with both Bon Iver and Paloma Faith La Havas has really been set up to succeed. I recommed listening to her debut single 'Is Your Love Big Enough?'... 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcXl6CDqpvY&feature=branded
http://www.liannelahavas.com/

Nina Nesbitt

Nina Nesbitt has achieved a remarkable amount considering she is only 18 years old. This young singer-songwriter from Scotland has been dubbed as the female version of Ed Sheeran. Her voice is filled with similarities to that of Laura Marling and Kate Nash, however at the same time she manages to be totally unique and idiosyncratic. Her new EP The Apple Tree is absolutely pronominal, it is filled to the brim with emotional and chilling songs, the kind that really transform you into your own little world. I can not recommend Nina Nesbitt enough, there should definitely be a place for her on your iPod. If you ask me she will be the next big thing, with huge chances of echoing the success of Ed Sheeran.                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1chOuFZQII 

Cloud Control

With a similarities to Noah and The Whale, Vampire Weekend and The Drums, Cloud Control are definitely worth listening to. Cloud Control are an alternative rock ban all the way from the Blue Mountains in Australia. The band has toured extensively with a host of acts including Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, The Temper Trap, The Drums and many more. Their music has a wonderful quality that has a fantastic way of instantly making you feel happy. Their music is perfect for a summers day and is fairly reminiscent of Paul Simon's earlier music. They have only so far released one album 'Bliss Release' back in 2010 which you should definitely listen to, in my opinion their best song being 'This Is What I Said'. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MexDd9q4QdY
http://www.cloudcontrolband.com/

Lilygreen & Maguire

Lilygreen & Maguire are a Welsh pop rock duo formed in 2011. Jon Lilygreen and Jon Maguire signed with Warner Bros Records in 2011 and have since released two singles. Their songs have a fantastic feel good quality, and having just seen them live at Wakestock I can say with confidence that this duo are just as good if not better live. They have a captivating quality that makes you feel like the only person listening. Their song's are extremely catchy and you wont be able to stop listening to them, I recommend listening to my personal favourite song; 'Ain't Love Crazy'. Believe me, soon everybody will be listening to Lilygreen & Maguire.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvUEqKetwx8
http://lilygreenandmaguire.com/

The Head and The Heart

If you like The Avett Brothers or Bon Iver you will absolutely adore The Head and The Heart. They are an extremely talented indie folk-pop band from Seattle, Washington. The band had toured extensively including opening for the incredible Vampire Weekend. Their music plays heavily on the trio of vocal harmonies, piano and violin melodies, and prominent drums and percussion. Their upbeat and captivating music is perfect for summer providing a perfect relaxing and soothing sound. I can't recommend listening to The Head and The Heart enough, once you take a listen you will be sold. Try listening to what I consider to be their best song; 'Lost In My Mind'..

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjoA4nYBD5U&feature=relmfu

Play For Keeps

All the way from the suburbs of Las Vegas this extremely raw talent definitely has big things ahead of them. Play For Keeps draws their influences from all sorts of places, anything from blues to 90's pop. Their wonderful music has found a small gap in the market, different from other bands I've heard recently. I would definitely recommend taking a listen to Play For Keeps because believe me; while they may not be that popular yet in a few years they should be huge. Try listening to 'Come Around'.. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjEZbus6us0

Beach House

I would recommend listening to Beach House if you are a fan of Grizzly Bear or Cults. They are a dream pop duo formed in 2004 in Baltimore, they have since released four albums, the most recent has only just been released (May 2012) and has received similar incredible reviews as their earlier albums did. Their most recent album is called Bloom and is definitely worth buying, each song on it has a calming quality that will make you want to listen to it over and over again. However my all time favourite Beach House song from an earlier album, Teen Dream, is Zebra, no matter how you feel this song will make you happy and appreciate whatever it is that you have...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ipyWYO3LM
http://www.beachhousebaltimore.com/