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You always  “march to your own drummer.” Now we’ve got the music to match. To celebrate Marie Claire’s 15th anniversary, we’re celebrating 15 emerging artists whose sound is as original as you are.

With the release of Anywhere but Here, Mayday Parade continues to use its distinct dueling lead vocals in the service of smart lyrics and infectious guitar melodies to create feel-good music you’ll want to take everywhere.

Infused with an intoxicating ’70s R&B bass line, Laura Izibor’s debut album, Let the Truth Be Told, combines a reverence for the past with a modern, honey-tinged sensibility. And its funky universality belies her Dublin roots.

As the hit song Show Me What I’m Looking For proved, Swedish- American rock band Carolina Liar creates a new kind of soul-searching pop rock, thanks to inspired guitar and gospel tinges.

With lead singer Bear Rinehart’s clear vibrant vocals, Needtobreathe’s new album, The Outsiders, proves that its dance-a-billy thrives on hard-driving rhythms and heart-thumping anthems.

Serena Ryder’s debut album, Is It OK, resounds in memory long after the final notes, her emotional range and passionate vocals reaching far beyond her folk/pop roots.

With soft, soulful vocals and lyrics of deep introspection, Robert Francis’s debut album Before Nightfall impresses with the inventiveness of his lush orchestral arrangements as well as simpler piano solos, showcasing a musical versatility and insight beyond his years.

You’ll be hooked from the first bars of “Next in Line,” the lead single on Broadcast, the first album by Denver-based Meese, once more celebrating the group’s edgy guitar-driven rock and avant-garde electronic sound.

Nimbly moving between hip-hop and soul, Trey Songz has come of age on his third album, Ready, with seductive lyrics and sultry voice warm as candlelight and brandy.

Reggae-rock gets an indie twist on Sean Bones’ debut album, RINGS, as he spices up the irresistible rhythms with catchy English-beat harmonies.

Matisyahu, who broke genre stereotypes with his Top 40 hit King Without a Crown, continues to elude strict labels on his fifth album, Light, and new single, “One Day,” blending his reggae vocal style with traditional Jewish themes, Rasta roots and dub.

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Tim Williams has reinvented himself in band form with his third full-length release, Careful Love. He brings new musical and lyrical maturity to his moving troubadour style with a full backup of richly layered harmonies and beat-driven melodies.

Like a flash of light, Trevor Giuliani’s latest release, Subcontrario, reveals the complexity and breadth of his ’60s folk/rock roots, building intricate mosaics with his sometimes quirky lyrics and musical ingenuity.

It’s no wonder Grammy-winning rock bands have chosen The Nervous Wreckords to open for them on national tours, since their latest EP, Nailbighter, has them rocking out on songs like “Burn It Up” while still nailing a dynamic pop melody line.

The raucous singing-for-the-pure-joy-of-it on their hit single, “I Woke Up Today,” is alive and well on Port O’Brien’s new release, Threadbare, inviting you to sing along at the top of your lungs with this warm, northern California quintet that celebrates life with feel-good lyrics and sound.

With a playful nod to her country music predecessors, Jesse Lee’s strong vocals and easy rhythms, having spread like wildfire online, will now be enjoyed by a wider audience, thanks to her forthcoming debut album.