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Australian pop

Most popular artists in Australian pop

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre australian pop by Spotify. It may contain some errors or some data may not be up to date. You can check the artist profile to update data if necessary.

# Artist Monthly Listeners Followers
1
21,418,115
9,350,413
2
18,023,468
3,953,888
3
17,557,617
2,255,207
4
11,299,854
2,988,826
5
5,958,414
124,466
6
3,738,003
338,141
7
3,077,369
330,588
8
2,360,945
667,054
9
2,201,966
160,419
10
1,978,664
980,671
11
1,773,676
381,975
12
1,730,799
554,506
13
1,235,109
1,357,136
14
Montaigne
1,166,814
101,806
15
Vera Blue
1,005,712
190,908
16
Rick Price
943,619
37,800
17
772,339
424,494
18
Gabriella Cilmi
674,237
93,311
19
Daryl Braithwaite
599,231
173,589
20
Jessica Mauboy
582,059
287,331
21
Missy Higgins
566,710
221,473
22
Jai Waetford
563,501
231,830
23
Pete Murray
519,133
168,493
24
492,994
255,242
25
Birds Of Tokyo
466,423
239,176
26
Havana Brown
444,967
175,846
27
Thirsty Merc
408,869
94,671
28
Vanessa Amorosi
404,821
76,263
29
Daniel Merriweather
401,923
39,706
30
Isaiah Firebrace
398,963
58,223
31
Ben Lee
393,822
64,227
32
Jacob Lee
337,488
222,991
33
Samantha Jade
281,867
107,236
34
Gretta Ray
275,609
79,275
35
Nicole Millar
263,218
31,576
36
Justice Crew
259,767
103,975
37
Holly Valance
219,806
125,317
38
Darren Hayes
212,891
108,915
39
Shannon Noll
179,984
78,005
40
KIAN
174,525
29,049
41
Bachelor Girl
173,714
27,117
42
Rogue Traders
171,197
35,698
43
Dannii Minogue
170,643
138,899
44
Tim Ayre
156,683
5,877
45
George Maple
153,682
42,722
46
Taxiride
150,137
33,603
47
Kate Miller-Heidke
133,509
76,285
48
Dami Im
124,339
61,625
49
Ricki-Lee
99,169
72,094
50
Christine Anu
93,895
29,214
51
Timomatic
83,944
33,179
52
Carla Wehbe
83,470
11,698
53
Odette
81,138
51,925
54
Reece Mastin
78,494
42,386
55
Xavier Dunn
72,133
10,781
56
Wesley Dean
69,929
15,497
57
Eves Karydas
65,845
50,471
58
Harrison Craig
65,070
35,754
59
Nathaniel
63,448
9,696
60
Taylor Henderson
62,171
40,183
61
Joanne
61,586
3,365
62
Alfie Arcuri
60,426
10,044
63
Eliott
59,271
11,817
64
Bella Taylor Smith
56,042
35,172
65
Young Divas
51,307
19,667
66
Short Stack
50,686
20,040
67
Mason Watts
50,552
3,351
68
Marlisa
50,329
22,583
69
Anthony Callea
49,326
30,409
70
Nikki Webster
44,384
11,549
71
Marcia Hines
43,323
27,660
72
Kevin Johnson
30,732
3,014
73
Ngaiire
29,685
21,431
74
Lachie Gill
29,347
12,946
75
Damien Leith
25,900
9,641
76
Bardot
25,319
13,660
77
Judah Kelly
23,428
18,042
78
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
21,707
27,646
79
Shakaya
21,566
7,242
80
Brendan Maclean
20,760
14,352
81
Aodhan
20,234
4,211
82
The Janoskians
18,305
116,733
83
Chris Sebastian
18,147
13,240
84
Stephanie McIntosh
14,729
10,774
85
Johnny Ruffo
14,569
17,367
86
Gossling
14,181
13,351
87
Candice Alley
13,718
3,581
88
Paulini
13,708
15,663
89
Lily Papas
12,976
2,422
90
Jess Kent
12,025
6,765
91
Altiyan Childs
11,375
2,603
92
Anja Nissen
10,760
6,497
93
Sister2sister
10,275
9,982
94
Ky Baldwin
9,902
25,472
95
Kate DeAraugo
9,808
10,934
96
Cyrus Villanueva
9,629
9,553
97
Shannen James
9,482
3,992
98
Hoseah Partsch
8,828
2,063
99
Courtney Act
8,203
32,202
100
Casey Donovan
7,618
16,541
101
Bonnie Anderson
7,541
8,972
102
Jean.
7,499
1,246
103
The Collective
7,396
10,965
104
Scandal'us
7,228
3,813
105
Tammin Sursok
6,774
5,711
106
Airling
6,648
19,936
107
Cassie Davis
5,617
7,305
108
Jess & Matt
4,997
6,374
109
Sophie Monk
4,963
4,677
110
Natalie Gauci
4,949
2,392
111
Bec Cartwright
4,714
5,565
112
Leah Haywood
4,577
3,488
113
Ellie Drennan
4,184
4,555
114
Cosima De Vito
3,531
1,248
115
Dean Geyer
2,964
3,468
116
Luke Kennedy
2,840
1,447
117
Rob Mills
2,693
1,741
118
Toni Pearen
1,664
1,909
119
In Stereo
1,442
6,062
120
Jacob Biermann
1,170
827
121
Sam Bluer
1,120
1,237
122
Rachael Leahcar
1,099
2,087
123
MLHLND
912
904
124
Miss Blanks
719
2,257
125
Gussy
103
501

Some info about australian pop

Australian pop music, an eclectic and vibrant genre that captures the unique cultural landscape of Australia, has evolved distinctly while maintaining a dialogue with global music trends. The genre, born out of the diverse influences brought by immigration and indigenous music, began to take a recognizable shape in the post-World War II era, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s. This period saw a burgeoning of Australian culture looking to establish its voice amidst dominant British and American cultural imports.

Australian pop is noted for incorporating elements from various musical traditions including rock, country, and indigenous music, which has given it a distinctive sound. The genre has also been shaped significantly by Australia’s geographic and cultural proximity to Asia, making it a unique fusion of Western and Eastern musical influences.

One cannot discuss Australian pop without acknowledging some of its most seminal artists who have acted as its ambassadors, bringing the sound to international audiences. Artists like Olivia Newton-John, who found global fame in the 1970s, and Kylie Minogue, who emerged in the 1980s, are pivotal in this regard. Kylie Minogue, often known as the "Princess of Pop," has a career that spans over three decades, marked by a consistent ability to adapt to the changing landscapes of pop music, while still retaining an essentially Australian touch.

In the 1990s and 2000s, bands like Savage Garden and solo artists such as Natalie Imbruglia and Delta Goodrem continued to export Australian pop to the world. Their music, often characterized by catchy melodies and emotive lyrics, resonated with a global audience, enabling the genre to gain a foothold in markets outside Australia.

Contemporary Australian pop has seen a diversified scene with artists like Sia, Tame Impala, and 5 Seconds of Summer achieving international fame. Sia, known for her powerful vocals and enigmatic persona, has penned hits not only for herself but for other top-tier artists, spreading the influence of Australian pop further. Tame Impala, although typically categorized under psychedelic music, incorporates pop sensibilities that make the act accessible and globally popular.

Australian pop is remarkably popular not only in Australia but also in the UK, the US, and across Asia. The relatability of its themes—often centered on personal growth, romantic relationships, and an enduring sense of wanderlust—coupled with a generally upbeat and engaging sound palette, makes it appealing to a wide demographic. Moreover, the music has often been used in films, television shows, and commercials around the world, further cementing its place in global pop culture.

Australian pop also benefits enormously from the country’s robust support systems for artists, including government-funded arts programs and vibrant live music scenes across cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. These cities have become cultural hubs, nurturing talents and providing platforms for performances and exposure.

In essence, Australian pop music is a testament to the country’s dynamic cultural spectrum. It continuously evolves, yet maintains a certain characteristic essence that is distinctly Australian. Engaging, emotive, and eclectic, Australian pop remains a significant contributor to the global music stage, offering a refreshing perspective and rich, diverse sounds that challenge and expand the boundaries of the genre.