The Musologist – The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life Part 3.

So here it is, the third and final instalment of TBBYNHIYL! It could be argued that some of these bands border on the progressive side, but therein lies rich depths and overlooked greatness. Enjoy.

Scritti Politti

Underrated Pop pioneers, with Punk, Reggae and Hip-Hop augmentations.

Try: Anomie & Bonhomie (1999)

Oz Urugulu

Swiss instrumental collective. Cinematic and Jazzy with splashes of Metal here and there.

Try: Fashion and Welfare (2016)

Dutch Uncles

Mancunian Art-Pop. Very much below the radar with a consistent backcatalogue.

Try: Out Of Touch In The Wild (2013)

Big Big Train

Folky, pastoral and rural. They have their following, but deserve to be huge.

Try: English Electric Part 1 (2012)

Angine De Poitrine

Hailing from Quebec, this Rock duo are a visual spectacle, don’t let that disctract you from the infectious music though.

Try: Volume 2 (2026)

Meshell N’Dgeocello

R&B/Hip-Hop Funk crossover as well as a singular songwriting voice and a pioneer of the Bass Guitar.

Try: Plantation Lullabies (1993)

Frost

Polished Pop/Prog, like an updated Genesis or Pink Floyd. Glitchy, ambient and catchy.

Try: Falling Satellites (2016)

Work of Art

Swedish AOR. Lars Safsund leads this Pop/Rock time machine, launching the listener back to the 80s whilst delivering completely original songwriting.

Try: In Progress (2011)