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Gen z singer-songwriter

Most popular artists in Gen z singer-songwriter

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre gen z singer-songwriter 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
53,499,587
1,961,855
2
18,260,100
7,515,479
3
17,826,316
1,800,081
4
12,586,951
2,685,641
5
12,200,639
624,206
6
5,951,928
1,711,819
7
5,864,333
700,371
8
Sydney Rose
5,579,688
242,566
9
2,953,420
933,015
10
2,667,372
1,090,474
11
2,292,616
383,145
12
2,230,114
551,501
13
2,038,295
788,046
14
1,928,181
749,865
15
1,923,961
392,739
16
1,820,032
320,091
17
Austin Giorgio
1,808,338
217,412
18
1,650,187
374,597
19
1,620,208
395,762
20
1,391,051
303,746
21
1,363,831
190,820
22
1,357,406
328,401
23
Madds Buckley
1,349,472
211,657
24
1,135,981
281,964
25
Jake Banfield
1,089,902
84,249
26
1,071,739
182,102
27
1,025,852
453,197
28
PEGGY
962,112
179,359
29
Camylio
856,107
475,641
30
Ashley Singh
852,373
72,888
31
Ashley Kutcher
774,476
174,889
32
Sarah Kinsley
684,897
316,402
33
Thomas Day
628,043
243,973
34
sammy rash
604,378
147,434
35
Ben Kessler
593,345
57,832
36
Jensen McRae
493,265
120,587
37
Justus Bennetts
473,285
175,146
38
Madeline The Person
453,632
66,773
39
Jess Benko
451,177
101,265
40
438,073
127,461
41
Catie Turner
411,330
169,444
42
Deyaz
375,393
135,602
43
JORDY
362,576
173,826
44
Ber
361,649
89,749
45
Jillian Rossi
342,790
138,312
46
337,158
99,246
47
Avery Lynch
329,863
174,674
48
Jake Cornell
307,869
108,225
49
Zevia
297,343
257,649
50
BLÜ EYES
293,003
151,207
51
Charlie Oriain
284,734
17,312
52
Zoe Clark
273,562
92,335
53
Chris Lanzon
237,991
30,421
54
Sky McCreery
226,229
53,236
55
Bertie Newman
200,806
24,385
56
ella jane
176,402
128,591
57
Luz
156,961
62,826
58
Olive Klug
153,749
64,204
59
Carol Ades
151,991
28,478
60
Brynn Elliott
109,418
21,430
61
Abby Cates
106,614
58,337
62
Gloria Laing
92,058
11,293
63
Noak Hellsing
90,651
8,693
64
KILLBOY
89,001
32,567
65
Leah Mason
85,587
27,779
66
Niko Rubio
82,280
15,345
67
Sophie Pecora
73,868
69,174
68
Eliza McLamb
73,802
42,895
69
Cece Coakley
67,733
26,783
70
Georgia Webster
66,855
38,876
71
Kate Gill
57,116
32,187
72
Victoria Bigelow
56,519
11,435
73
David Alexander
52,308
11,071
74
Gabby Sophia
50,505
10,551
75
Matty Reynolds
50,243
38,729
76
Ellie Williams
48,556
19,937
77
nobody likes you pat
48,173
15,828
78
Dafna
46,434
22,739
79
Amy Allen
45,341
19,252
80
Sammy Copley
42,806
33,132
81
Kate Stephenson
40,915
46,044
82
Rachael Jenkins
38,435
21,049
83
Margaux Beylier
38,276
31,582
84
Isabel Pless
35,031
32,066
85
jenny nuo
34,461
38,711
86
Julianna Joy
27,520
18,542
87
Áine Deane
24,786
22,385
88
JayXander
24,721
34,677
89
Chase Eagleson
23,610
24,837
90
Yasmin Hass
21,576
4,706
91
alybob
19,394
18,959
92
valentina cy
16,931
7,683
93
Helena Mayer
16,692
2,617
94
Emma Oliver
14,168
11,737
95
Stella Bridie
12,853
4,178
96
Gerry
11,442
13,981
97
Hana Bryanne
10,872
6,019
98
Mia Smith
10,780
4,828
99
Sophie Odira
10,025
4,613
100
Elthia
7,767
3,137
101
Maz Lovella
7,197
2,989
102
Georgia Greene
6,507
6,097
103
Emily Lind
6,388
7,809
104
Jeffrey Lenh
6,081
3,701
105
Annie Blackman
6,005
4,405
106
Grace Victoria
5,905
14,920
107
Mia Giovina
5,880
9,619
108
Ande Estrella
5,775
6,531
109
Lauren Weintraub
4,342
14,612
110
shye.
2,644
1,465
111
Nico Muhoberac
1,818
1,630
112
Eva Westphal
1,734
27,197

Some info about gen z singer-songwriter

The genre "Gen Z singer-songwriter" reflects the emerging musical ethos born in the early 21st century, precisely shaped by the artists born from the late 1990s through the mid-2010s. This genre marks not just an evolution in music style but also mirrors the social, technological, and cultural shifts that characterize Generation Z. Unlike the traditional singer-songwriter genre that focuses extensively on folk and acoustic elements, Gen Z singer-songwriters blend various sounds including indie, pop, electronic, and R&B, while still prioritizing lyrical depth and personal storytelling.

Gen Z singer-songwriters have carved out a distinct niche by using digital platforms as a primary means for distribution and exposure. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and SoundCloud have not only democratized music production and distribution but also allowed these young artists to shape their voice in a crowded market from a very young age, directly connecting with their peers and audience globally. This direct and often intimate connection with listeners has enabled these artists to explore a range of sensitive and socially relevant topics such as mental health, identity politics, environmental concerns, and digital intimacy, resonating well with their generation’s concerns and worldviews.

Key artists who have become notable faces of this genre include Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and FINNEAS. Billie Eilish, with her moody and introspective approaches to pop music imbued with an emotional rawness, rapid lyrical rhythms, and minimalistic yet haunting arrangements, has won multiple Grammy Awards and has become an icon of her generation. Olivia Rodrigo, spurred by her initial fame on Disney platforms, took the music world by storm with her debut album "SOUR," which mixes confessional songwriting with elements of pop, rock, and indie music, striking a chord with young listeners worldwide. FINNEAS, apart from his own solo work, is famously known for his collaborations with his sister, Billie Eilish, as a producer and songwriter, exemplifying the DIY ethos of the Gen Z creator.

The popularity of the Gen Z singer-songwriter genre is not limited to any geographical boundary. Although it took root in the United States, owing heavily to the globalized nature of today's digital world and English being a lingua franca in popular media, this genre has found enthusiasts across the globe. Listeners and artists from countries like the UK, Australia, and Canada, as well as non-English speaking nations, have embraced and contributed to this style, making it a truly global phenomenon.

Moreover, festivals and live performances reflect the increasing allure of these artists. Events such as Coachella, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza often feature Gen Z singer-songwriters prominently, highlighting the commercial and critical appeal of these artists among a broad audience. The live performances of these artists often become viral moments, furthering their impact and reach.

In summary, the "Gen Z singer-songwriter" genre is a dynamic and poignant embodiment of contemporary youth culture, marked by an eclectic mix of musical influences and an unfiltered approach to lyrics and storytelling. These artists not only reflect the varied influences of modern music but also adapt and speak to the unique challenges and narratives of a connected, digitally-influenced world, making their mark as cultural icons of their generation.