Lana Del Rey
She has one album (Born to Die) and an EP (Paradise) under her belt, along with a handful of stunning music videos, but Lana is still one to watch as she prepares her second studio album. Try this tune: "Ride"
Hunter Hayes
Fresh off his Best New Artist nomination, the country heartthrob will hit the road with Carrie Underwood promoting his self-titled album filled with songs that will have every girl around the country swooning. Try this tune: "Wanted"
Solange
She's not just Beyoncé's little sister anymore, thank you very much. Though she's released music in the past, the trippy R&B songstress has really created a sound for herself on her EP, True. Try this tune: "Losing You"
The Miracals
The California beach rock band (made up of John McGrath, Will Sturgeon and Mark "Echo" Edwards) have two past EPs, many of their songs having been featured on various MTV shows. Try this tune: "I'll Be Home"
Paloma Faith
The powerhouse singer has a sort of Adele-meets-Amy Winehouse vibe and is huge across the pond. Her latest album, Fall to Grace, is her first real attempt at striking it big stateside. Try this tune: "Picking Up the Pieces"
Nicole Scherzinger
You may know her best from her days as a Pussycat Doll, but the former X Factor judge is striking out on her own with catchy pop hooks and the most regal of ponytails to whip around in her videos. Try this tune: "Boomerang"
Azealia Banks
Though she's infamous for her Twitter feuds, the rapper (who was discovered on YouTube after her song "212" went viral) has a way with ususally-NSFW-words and a style all her own. Try this tune: "BBD"
Cher Lloyd
The British songstress was a contestant on The X Factor UK, allowing her to released her debut album Sticks & Stones featuring playful hip-hop tinged hits like "Swagger Jagger." Try this tune: "Want U Back"
A$AP Rocky
The Rihanna-endorsed rapper just released his first album LONG.LIVE.A$AP which features an impressive roster of collaborations, from Drake and 2 Chainz to Florence Welch. Try this tune: "Like I'm Apart"
Cassadee Pope
The Voice winner was a one-time Avril Lavigne-loving punk rocker (and lead singer of Hey Monday) but has since transitioned into country and will hit the road with Rascall Flatts this summer. Try this tune: "Over You"
Icona Pop
The synthpop duo (Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt) hail from Sweden and their most famous hit is the house-infused "I Love It" (featuring Charli XCX) blew up after being used on HBO's Girls. Try this tune: "I Love It"
French Montana
Montana burst on to the scene with his twerk-ready club hit "Pop That" and has lined up a list of impressive collaborators, from Kanye West to Nicki Minaj for his debut album, Excuse My French. Try this tune: "Freaks"
Kacey Musgraves
Katy Perry labeled the former Nashville Star contestant as one her "favorite new songwriters." The ACM nominee has toured with Lady Antebellum and had a song featured on Nashville. Try this tune: "Merry 'Go Round"
Mikky Ekko
Though most well known for his Rihanna collaboration "Stay" (they dueted at the Grammys), the soulful Nashville-based singer/songwriter in on the verge of releasing his debut album. Try this tune: "Pull Me Down"
Grimes
The experimental "Indietronica" songstress rose from the underground electronic scene and her latest album, Visions, has garnered much critical praise—and Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan too! Try this tune: "Genesis"
Iggy Azalea
The Australian rapper is part of T.I.'s crew and recently started adding strong dubstep influences into her tracks (she had a track on Steve Aoki's album). Her debut album will be called The New Classic. Try this tune: "Work"