Need some help...
 

I've always been a big rap and r&b fan but i really been starting to like other types of music. I really like the Mars Volta, Brand New, Thursday, Sparta, and Alexisonfire. Since I am really new to any music genre outside of rap, can anyone reccomend some other bands/singers that you think I might like?

Based on what bands your saying you like alreay would reccomend, Boys Night Out, Saosin, Moneen, Protest The Hero, One of My Favorites is City And Colour (Dallas Green of Alexisonfire Its acoustic mostly) also try Thrice, and a shot in the Dark Try Silversun Pickups. Hope this helps

Thanks Nosmada. I will try these bands out.

I am familiar with the people us listed except Chocolate Milk. I am familiar with soul and funk, that area has influenced some of the R&B artist of today. I am looking to try stuff outside of my usual. But thanks for the suggestions anyway.

The Mars Volta is amazing.
Brand New and Alexisonfire are really cool.
You should check out a few bands..
The Fall of Troy (my favourite)
Circa Survive
The Dear Hunter
Portugal. The man

The Fall of Troy is a must.

you should get into some indie:
Bright Eyes
Patrick Wolf
End Of October

and maybe some:

Sigur Ros
Okkervil River

and

Circle Takes The Square