i don't really have specific favorites because of how far my taste ranges, but i can give specific bands/artists for different genres
rock/alternative:
oasis
radiohead
nirvana (to a degree)
foo fighters
marcy playground
red vox
weezer
elliott smith
portishead
noel gallaghers high flying birds
franz ferdinand
the kinks
the beatles
buckethead
ska/punk rock/metal:
reel big fish
big D and the kids table
smash mouth
the vandals
311
mr bungle
mighty mighty bosstones
nofx
bad religion
alice in chains
stone temple pilots
sum 41
metallica
rap:
aesop rock
atmosphere
eyedea & abilities
the pharcyde
ofwgkta
scapegoat wax (not exactly rap but some songs are considered breakbeat rap)
60's/70's/80's stuff:
bee gees
chicago
the doobie brothers
the b-52's
stevie wonder
frank sinatra
dion
supertramp
queen
david bowie
otis redding
the beach boys
the lovin spoonful
the mamas & the papas
the animals
the yardbirds
i also enjoy listening to orchestral groups such as the brian seltzer orchestra, and movie soundtracks as well
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