Originally Posted by Alice in Chains

Benjamin Frances Leftwich is an example. He isn't mainstream but he hasn't been 'ruined'. He has art in his music.


His Name Is Alive is another example.


And also Sonic Youth.


Or if you're including rock, this is a good track from an underrated band called "Cold". They did this album under Nikki Sixx's "Seven Eleven" label.


There's all sorts if I understood your question correctly. It's just one of those things where people haven't done enough digging. Just because there's been a bunch of Katy Perry out there doesn't mean there isn't a Scooter Ward. Haha.