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Austropop

Most popular artists in Austropop

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre austropop 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
2,984,493
574,756
2
2,528,786
64,169
3
1,438,241
416,706
4
Münchener Freiheit
1,138,311
137,122
5
Spider Murphy Gang
976,889
120,748
6
Geier Sturzflug
756,072
47,115
7
Wanda
676,148
250,880
8
S.T.S
652,937
212,432
9
Christina Stürmer
647,913
341,940
10
Josh.
629,342
65,120
11
Seiler und Speer
600,562
357,567
12
Reinhard Mey
536,037
198,651
13
EAV (Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung)
474,373
165,778
14
Rainhard Fendrich
440,732
207,597
15
Bilderbuch
429,098
246,217
16
Pizzera & Jaus
357,563
269,671
17
Wolfgang Ambros
314,252
130,662
18
Melissa Naschenweng
310,196
92,892
19
Chris Steger
299,882
37,244
20
Peter Cornelius
297,414
50,360
21
Edmund
230,826
82,406
22
Döf
207,686
11,925
23
folkshilfe
205,049
45,754
24
Hubert von Goisern
203,149
85,790
25
Zillertaler Schürzenjäger
191,467
56,789
26
DeSchoWieda
179,188
29,170
27
Georg Danzer
171,603
91,231
28
Nickerbocker
166,657
1,362
29
AUT of ORDA
156,265
14,863
30
Holstuonarmusigbigbandclub
145,306
8,509
31
Haindling
143,233
33,235
32
Alle Achtung
134,787
5,760
33
Stephan Remmler
133,917
18,149
34
Die Stoakogler
124,865
11,020
35
Gert Steinbäcker
115,865
16,871
36
Hubert von Goisern und die Alpinkatzen
115,565
41,923
37
Hannah
111,762
15,503
38
Seer
110,183
33,524
39
D´Hundskrippln
110,156
25,049
40
Granada
108,582
35,825
41
Hans Söllner
108,115
53,466
42
Konstantin Wecker
107,040
55,506
43
Martina Schwarzmann
102,231
14,269
44
Die jungen Zillertaler
101,456
36,968
45
Herbert Pixner Projekt
94,194
35,505
46
Marco Wagner
93,322
20,806
47
Lemo
83,050
21,511
48
Ostbahn-Kurti & Die Chefpartie
83,041
22,488
49
Relax
71,996
4,349
50
Stefan Waggershausen
66,062
24,761
51
Der Nino aus Wien
65,572
30,923
52
André Heller
64,081
12,367
53
Voodoo Jürgens
63,184
40,571
54
Ludwig Hirsch
61,847
47,377
55
Krautschädl
61,556
21,270
56
Austria 3
53,139
53,411
57
Stefanie Werger
47,986
18,595
58
Ernst Molden
47,575
10,752
59
Fredl Fesl
42,844
23,958
60
Skero
42,493
6,025
61
Wilfried
42,477
7,105
62
Boris Bukowski
40,498
6,248
63
Ina Regen
37,537
16,767
64
Hansi Dujmic
35,127
5,732
65
Biermösl Blosn
34,882
11,223
66
BlechReizPop
30,517
6,907
67
Kreiml & Samurai
28,892
13,444
68
Willi Resetarits
27,553
3,399
69
Poxrucker Sisters
26,714
19,766
70
TURBOBIER
23,961
15,946
71
Alf Poier
22,821
1,797
72
Die Hinichen
22,727
5,745
73
Drahdiwaberl
21,155
5,526
74
Herr Speer
18,136
2,894
75
Bluatschink
17,086
7,428
76
Norbert Schneider
16,630
4,663
77
Felix Kramer
16,062
8,261
78
5/8erl In Ehr'n
15,368
12,789
79
matakustix
14,862
6,036
80
Arik Brauer
14,191
6,794
81
Hans Moser
13,900
3,039
82
Seiler
12,200
2,745
83
Kurt Ostbahn & Die Kombo
12,035
7,381
84
Maria Bill
11,285
3,304
85
Wiener Blond
9,914
7,999
86
Johann K.
9,881
2,096
87
Carl Peyer
9,744
2,082
88
Attwenger
9,033
10,598
89
Ulli Baer
8,332
2,679
90
Die Mayerin
8,215
2,136
91
Ausseer Hardbradler
8,169
4,453
92
Mike Supancic & Los Cravallos
8,025
1,058
93
Paul Hörbiger
8,014
2,741
94
Helmut Qualtinger
7,911
7,832
95
Minisex
7,453
2,994
96
Ambros
6,756
13,548
97
Worried Man & Worried Boy
6,709
1,345
98
Hans Orsolics
6,652
943
99
Papermoon
6,582
4,870
100
Marianne Mendt
5,547
2,839
101
Sigi Maron
5,485
2,207
102
Die Strottern
4,924
2,670
103
Kurt Sowinetz
4,331
2,092
104
Kurt Ostbahn
4,315
2,611
105
Jazz Gitti
4,287
1,384
106
Horst Chmela
4,269
769
107
STS
3,991
29,812
108
Tom Pettings Hertzattacken
3,958
540
109
Schmetterlinge
3,949
2,114
110
Alkbottle
3,669
5,457
111
Bilgeri
3,658
2,299
112
Misthaufen
3,375
456
113
Alexander Goebel
3,289
311
114
Hansi Lang
3,264
2,069
115
Joesi Prokopetz
2,960
2,615
116
Worried Men Skiffle Group
2,952
1,262
117
Wiener Wahnsinn
2,874
1,697
118
MO
2,798
379
119
Kurti Ostbahn
2,543
9,582
120
Ursula Strauss
2,446
741
121
Kottans Kapelle
2,322
722
122
Willi Resetarits & Stubnblues
1,769
2,705
123
Gutlauninger
1,605
536
124
Roland Neuwirth & Extremschrammeln
1,473
814
125
Solo Zu Viert
1,460
1,664
126
Roland Neuwirth
1,321
988
127
Dew Mitch
1,279
462
128
Hofer KG
1,189
321
129
Heinz Conrads
1,099
730
130
Klaus Eberhartinger
1,099
817
131
Gerhard Bronner
1,066
601
132
Andy Baum
1,026
466
133
Adi Hirschal
1,024
240
134
Schiffkowitz
743
859
135
Kurt Ostbahn und die Musiker seines Vertrauens
680
1,109
136
Heli Deinboek
644
572
137
Grabenland Buam
375
190
138
Franz Morak
338
760
139
Depeche Ambros
249
289
140
Denk
156
430
141
Birgit Denk
144
401
142
Neuwirth Schrammeln
124
570
143
Andreas Vitásek
75
548
144
Erwin Bros
66
64
145
Superfeucht
30
31

Some info about austropop

Austropop, a vibrant music genre that takes its roots from Austrian popular music, began to gain significant traction in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The genre effectively melds traditional German-speaking Volksmusik with contemporary pop and rock elements, creating a unique sound that resonates strongly with Austrian identity and linguistic nuances.

The birth of Austropop can be traced to a period of cultural and social shifts in Austria, where there was a strong desire among artists to produce music that was reflective of Austrian life, sentiment, and the everyday language of the people. This movement was, in many ways, a response to the dominance of international music on the Austrian charts. Musicians began writing and performing songs in dialects such as Viennese German, a move that endeared them to local audiences who were eager for music that echoed their own experiences and linguistic backgrounds.

The 1970s marked the golden era of Austropop, with artists like Wolfgang Ambros, Rainhard Fendrich, and Georg Danzer leading the charge. Wolfgang Ambros's seminal 1971 hit "Da Hofa" is often cited as the catalyst that officially launched the Austropop movement. The song's success on the Austrian charts was a clear indication of the local audience's appetite for music that spoke directly to them in their vernacular.

Rainhard Fendrich further cemented the genre’s popularity with classics like "Strada del Sole" and "I Am From Austria," which not only became anthems of Austrian pride but also subtly critiqued social issues. Georg Danzer, another stalwart of the genre, contributed with deeply lyrical songs that addressed both personal and societal themes. The collective works of these artists not only defined the contours of Austropop but also played a key role in shaping Austrian cultural identity.

By the 1980s, Austropop was a well-established genre in the local music scene. The era saw the rise of bands such as STS, whose hit "Fürstenfeld" continues to be a fan favorite, celebrated for its melodic catchiness and lyrical storytelling. This period also witnessed an evolution in the sound of Austropop, incorporating more modern and diverse musical elements yet still retaining the distinctive Austrian flavor.

Austropop's influence predominantly spans Austria, but its reach extends into neighboring German-speaking countries like Germany and parts of Switzerland, highlighting a shared cultural and linguistic heritage. In these regions, the genre is not only cherished by older generations who grew up with its tunes but is also appreciated by younger audiences attracted to its authentic expression and historical significance.

Today, Austropop continues to be a vital part of Austria’s musical landscape, with contemporary artists and bands drawing inspiration from its rich legacy while infusing modern influences. The genre’s adaptability and enduring appeal speak to its foundational role in embedding local linguistic and cultural values in music, making it a key cultural artifact for both Austrians and global music enthusiasts interested in the nation’s artistic expressions.

In essence, Austropop is more than just a musical genre; it is a cultural phenomenon that offers insights into the Austrian soul, encapsulating the joys, sorrows, and complexities of its people through a uniquely melodious and poignant sonic experience.