This Los Angeles-based sextet’s new wave-influenced, dance-pop sound can be heard almost everywhere, from radio to commercials to music festivals around the country. Their hit singles include “Out of My League,” “The Walker” and “HandClap.” Plus, the band’s dynamic, high-energy performances are trememdously fun and incredibly infectious. 

This British singer-songwriter won the 9th season of The UK X Factor in 2012 and his debut single “Impossible” became a worldwide hit. His single, “Say You Won’t Let Go,” has sold over two million copies worldwide and has made James the first ever X Factor winner to have two singles sell over a million copies in the UK.

This Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter, poet, rapper, and music producer saw overnight success with his 2010 hit "Cooler Than Me" and later with "I Took a Pill in Ibiza." Posner joined Demi & Nick as their opening act on the 2016 Honda Civic Tour.

Clarkson began her career as the winner of the first season of American Idol, transforming from an anonymous talent from small town Texas to a national star in a matter of months.

Originally formed in Provo, Utah, they perfected their New Wave-tinged sound at local shows before getting their big break in 2008.

This melodic dance-rock band from California is composed of three siblings: Graham, Sydney and Noah Sierota.

This Swedish electropop duo (Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo) met and formed in 2009, with breakthrough hits like “I Love It” and “All Night."

The four multi-instrumentalist members of this New Orleans-based alternative rock band are known for often switching instruments from song to song.

The Arizona band creates an upbeat version of pop-punk and emo that has a balance of commercial instincts and street credibility.

The Atlanta alt-rockers derived their name from the English city of Manchester, which has a rich musical history. The band has consistently released over 100 video podcasts throughout their career, which you can find on their YouTube page.

These Canadian folk-rockers are identical twin sisters from Calgary with hits like "Closer" and "Everything is AWESOME!!!" from The Lego Movie.

Heavily influenced by early punk artists, they were a cornerstone of the '90s punk revival. The band has independently sold over four million records worldwide, making it one of the most successful independent punk groups of all time.

This Brooklyn-based indie dance duo are most known for their high energy shows and DIY music aesthetic. The group is made up of art school grads Matt Johnson on drums and Kim Schifino on keys.

Formed during blink-182's 2005 hiatus, +44 brought blink alums Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus back together. Originally intended to be an electronic collaboration, the group's sound gradually took on a heavier, rock-based tone.

Most of the pop-rock group's album ¡Viva la Cobra! was written while the band was on the 2007 Honda Civic Tour. The members wrote and recorded their individual parts on their laptops in the tour bus. The group disbanded in 2015.

After the release of their debut album in 2006, this high energy indie rock group received a great deal of online buzz and critical acclaim, which has sustained throughout their career.

This alternative rock band formed at a local Southern California pizza joint in 1994 and was named after a B-movie from 1961.

You may know PJ as one of the keyboard players in the pop rock band Maroon 5, but he is currently signed as a solo artist to a major label and working to make a name of his own.

The American indie rock band formed by Nate Ruess and Sam Means. The group chose their name to mock the music industry and its inclination towards a cookie-cutter "format" for a hit.

This band was a post-grunge emo rock band originally formed in Alabama. They disbanded in 2007 but later reunited in 2011.

Originally formed in 1993 in Washington State while the founding members were still in high school, the band members had already released several 7" singles and a debut album before receiving their drivers licenses.

These acclaimed Midwestern emo-rockers were unafraid to experiment with their sound and influenced countless punk-pop bands after them.

This group formed in Minneapolis in 1997 after members of two recently defunct local bands joined forces.

The Canadian punk-pop quartet is best known for its driving guitar sound and manic rhythm section.

This ska-inspired punk band infused with humorous pop sensibility formed in Florida in 1993 and have been recording steadily ever since.

The South Carolina hardcore punk group's lyrics often addressed social and political issues. The band made a great effort to make their music and performances as youth-friendly as possible but disbanded in 2005.

This Los Angeles group combines elements of hardcore, arena rock and post-punk with often dark and irreverent lyrics.

This Chicago-based punk rock group formed in 1996. The only original member remaining in the band is singer/guitarist Matt Skiba.

Formed in Indiana during 1995, this pop-punk band is named after the iconic 1980s video game console.

This punk band received their big break when fellow Chicagoan Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy heard recordings from the group's first EP and brought the band to the attention of his record label.

This San Francisco native was the first artist signed to Adam Levine's label, 222 Records. She has toured with Maroon 5 and was featured with their track "Come Away to the Water".

This chopped-and-screwed disciple and Texas native's real name is Paul Slayton.

These Minnesota glam-rock revivalists were known for their tongue-in-cheek social commentary, self-deprecating wit, cartoonish stage costumes and over the top live performance antics. The band is currently on hiatus for an undetermined amount of time.

The bilingual hip-hop group is made up of Panamanian cousins Raka Rich and Raka Dun who are based in Oakland, California. Their style consists of a mixture of hip-hop influences with reggaeton, reggae and dancehall elements.

This group is a street punk supergroup fronted by thrash band pioneer Roger Miret.

This post-hardcore ensemble made waves with their gritty guitars, tight, jazz-trained rhythm section and vocal dynamics.

The Portland-based indie rockers' song "The Honest Truth" was ranked #3 in Paste Magazine's list of the 50 best songs of 2011.

Known for their driving intensity and intricate guitar lines, the band's music incorporates elements of punk, pop and screamo. The group wrapped their farewell tour in June of 2012.

The pop rock act from Los Angeles blends retro-folk elements with indie pop.

Although they hail from Dublin, Ireland, the group's breezy, melodic sound harkens back to the pop/rock of Southern California in the 1960s and '70s. The group is currently on hiatus.

This Boston-based pop punk band is known for crafting infectiously catchy tunes.

The group has sold 50 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. In 2009, the girls announced that they had officially disbanded.

After the Honda Civic Tour, new songs were born and the band started to record their first full length album, resulting in the release of their debut album, The World of Hypocrisy.

Tony is a singer, songwriter, producer, actor, former Mouseketeer and second runner up on The Voice. His eponymous 2015 album was funded by his fans through Kickstarter.

This pop-rock singer-songwriter and actor from New Jersey was the first ever unsigned artist to be featured on MTV's Total Request Live.

This punk rock band from Oxnard, CA, are currently on hiatus.

The punk-revivalist quintet toured extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally during their career. On August 26, 2011, The Movielife played their last show in New York City.

The Spokane, WA based rock band broke up in the early 2000s after releasing two albums. However, in 2013, bassist Marty Meisner uploaded five unreleased songs from the band on his SoundCloud account.

Mixing together rap, rock, political awareness, and introspection, this Bay Area group utilized their diverse backgrounds to create ambitious, revolutionary music.