Ames, Iowa jam master Funkmammoth has done what most artists fail to do: his new hit "Walking in the Rain" is a glistening tapestry of real, unadulterated joy.

Starting with nothing but the unmistakable sound of a pool of water being perturbed, the song slowly gathers steam (pun intended).

Australian electro-duo Polographia, with the help of vocalist Winston Surfshirt, have hit the emotional sweet-spot with their new single “Sly,” a monstrously groovy retro jam.

The self-proclaimed “Hannah Montana of the rap game” shows palpable and admirable confidence in her musical abilities and persona; she has accomplished the rare feat of creating a captivating brand of angsty-teen music that is neither annoying, pretentious, nor overly emotional.

Dem Atlas showcases his fascinatingly erratic flow, his talent for writing dark, yet hopeful lyrics, and his one-of-a-kind vocal style that combines elements of rapping, singing, and occasionally, yelling. 

Their song “Fat & Sharp” off of their newly released album Push is a satisfying blend of jazz, funk, and rock that will make you question why this kind of music isn’t on the top of the charts. 

New York’s experimental rock band Battles embodies the spirit of rock and roll wholeheartedly with their 2011 effort “Ice Cream.” 

Starting off with a background of upbeat house percussion and scattered extraterrestrial samples, Marcus Marr inserts a funky distorted bassline and passionate timbale whacks as the song progresses.

The seductively sultry voice of featured vocalist Flore, of L'Impératrice, winds its way through meandering bass lines, quick guitar strums, and staccato pecks of jazz flute.

NAF’s confidence is palpable - from the use of an expletive in their name to the purposeful absence of guitar in a rock song, this band knows what they want and they are going after it.

Jurassic 5’s new track, their first in a decade, “Customer Service” demonstrates that the legendary rap super group hasn’t lost their touch and are still some of the realest emcees and most creative writers in the game.