Kid Cudi - Angels and Demons

Here's an unreleased track from Kid Cudi which is rumored to be leftover from his debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Days. The song was intended to feature The Clipse but in the leaked version, the audio cuts before the duo gets a chance to spit any lyrics. This cut has a nice beat and it sounds similar to the other tracks on his first album; its too bad they couldn't finalize something with it.

Wolf Gang - Lions In Cages

This song has been out since October of last year but I'm sure most people haven't hear of it. With its soft melodies, soaring choruses and an overall sound not too dissimilar to chart topping favorites MGMT, when thrown all together there's not a lot you can complain about. Lions in Cages perfectly encapsulates Wolf Gang's surreal and imaginative sound off his self titled debut album and is a clear statement of his knack for creating classic and colossal melodies.

Trevor Hall

A mix of reggae, folk and roots-rock, all blended with an acoustic sensibility, the music of Trevor Hall lives somewhere between the anthemic grooves of Matisyahu and the gentle melodies of Jack Johnson. His music is able to serve as a vibrant landscape for his thought-provoking and inspiring lyrics and shows that he really puts his heart into every song. His latest album Everything Everytime Everywhere is set to be released on August 23rd and is said to fit perfectly into the realm of reggae, but lyrically and musically still showcases Hall's distinct twist.

Other great songs: The Rascals Have Returned, The Lime Tree, Origami Crane, Other Way

Similar to: Ben Harper, Citizen Cope, Michael Franti & Spearhead

Murs

Murs is an underground MC out of Los Angeles. His name is an acronym that he himself created multiple meanings for such as "Making the Universe Recognize and Submit" or "Making Underground Raw Shit." His music is eclectic, politically charged, adventurous and generally entertaining. He has always spoke on tales of the common man and has always brought a conscious, personal and thought provoking message of real life events to the table. 

Clear Conscience

Clear Conscience is music that has been vibing since roughly 2003. They produce a soulful blend of reggae influenced with rock and hip-hop. Frontman Jeff McDermont is the soul of the band and his voice, vibe and the collaborations he's done have taken the band from small standing to producing chart topping reggae records.

Other great songs: Island Feeling, Straight Line, New Love

Similar to: Iration, The Movement, Rebelution, Stone Sense  

Dyme Def - Let it Be

Dyme Def is another hip-hop trio with roots in the Northwest. Composed of rappers Fearce Villain, S.E.V and Brainstorm the group has a rare synergy that hasn't be recognized since the golden age of hip-hop with groups like N.W.A and De La Soul. The way the trio is able to weave words and manipulate beats is truly amazing. Their song Let it Be, off their debut album Space Music, is a total feel good song where the guys absolutely kill it over a sample of The Beatles' Let it Be.

Common Market

This Seattle duo composed of RA Scion and DJ Sabzi are hailed for their conscious hip-hop. They are passionate about changing the way we think about the world and encouraging us to think about how we can actually make a change. Scion is a lyrical mastermind and his rhymes are an adventurous journey through an array of expertly delivered vocabulary words that make up a truly unique hip-hop experience. 

Other great songs: Swell, Escaping Arkham, Tobacco Road, Every Last One

Similar to: Dilated People, Common, Blue Scholars, Gang Starr