

If it were the 70's and 80's or even the 90's these bands may have served the same purpose. I am not saying they sound alike, but there are similarities in the audience appeal and longevity. You try a few ,you may be surprised by the duplication of originality. Remember most of the early bands were considered alternative at the beginning of their careers.
You don't have to agree I would love to see some comments.
Radiohead = Pink Floyd
Band of Horses= Crosby Stills and Nash
Bjork= Sinead O'Connor
Sufjan Stevens= Donovan
Kings of Leon = Rolling Stones
The xx =Erasure
MIA =Rage against the machine
Sleigh Bells = The Go Gos
Grizzly Bear= Brian Eno ,David Byrne
Decemberists= Jethro Tull