Queen of Peace by Florence + the Machine

The artist: By no means an up-and-comer, Florence Welch has established herself on the music scene as a consistently excellent producer of unique hits.

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The 28-year-old British songstress is known for her swooping vocals, orchestral riffs and poetic lyrics. Her latest album, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, is no exception.

The vibe: Fast-paced, rock-and-roll folk music.

Listen to it when: Walking to work or vacuuming the house to raise the pace and make everything just a little more exciting.

Sounds like: Imogen Heap, Adele, Lorde, Sia and Lana Del Rey.