Here is a list of modern music that doesn't suck: Michael Kiwanuka, Iron & Wine, JJ Grey, Juana Molina, Early James, Rostam, Fontaines DC, Kurt Vile, Waxahatchee, Jim James, Chet Faker, Bon Iver, Gary Clark Jr., Other Lives, Patrick Watson, James Vincent McMorrow, Perfume Genius, Mum, Radical Face, Devotchka, Cinematic Orchestra, Deerhunter, Trespassers William, Langhorne Slim, Tamino, The Notwist, Bowerbirds, TheXX, First Aid Kit, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Django Django, Asgeir, Agnes Obel, Daniel Lanois, Brittney Howard, Rival Consoles, Radiohead, Phosphorescent, Ben Howard...etc.

Great music is out there as long as you're willing to search for it. Don't rely on algorithms. And never rely on Billboard charts.