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Here are 10 bands that I think are pushing bounds of creativity and musicality while preserving a great sense of melody:

1. Paper Route

2. Bat For Lashes

3. St. Vincent

4. Passion Pit

5. Mute Math

6. Copeland

7. Ladyhawke

8. Animal Collective

9. Asa

10. Brooke Waggoner