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Spanish pop rock

Most popular artists in Spanish pop rock

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre spanish pop rock 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
2,588,175
970,846
2
2,414,527
1,115,580
3
2,255,761
861,372
4
1,373,176
496,065
5
1,331,820
253,246
6
Pignoise
1,091,894
221,691
7
Sergio Dalma
1,085,711
826,350
8
Los Secretos
897,691
485,361
9
Maldita Nerea
865,338
611,542
10
Amaia Montero
814,258
1,285,866
11
Efecto Mariposa
742,337
245,483
12
Ella Baila Sola
689,661
442,589
13
El Sueño de Morfeo
477,333
307,700
14
Chenoa
454,961
432,174
15
Beatriz Luengo
340,029
180,059
16
Pablomora
258,060
73,551
17
Merche
243,736
293,920
18
David Civera
157,745
103,097
19
K-Narias
128,621
16,636
20
María Villalón
93,671
30,185
21
Elena Gadel
79,252
5,512
22
Siete de Picas
68,867
5,857
23
Pablo Puyol
65,403
954
24
La Caja De Pandora
46,200
71,249
25
La Musicalité
43,328
30,489
26
Lola Ponce
42,421
2,741
27
Rosa López
40,883
26,170
28
Malena Gracia
23,437
5,606
29
Ainhoa
20,358
5,131
30
Da Igual
19,793
8,865
31
Naiara
11,924
1,381
32
Verónica Romero
11,488
4,806
33
Los Galvan
11,367
3,348
34
Belen Arjona
8,849
10,188
35
Operacion Triunfo 2006
7,079
3,210
36
Jaula de Grillos
6,300
14,249
37
Miguel Nandez
6,212
5,107
38
Saray
5,988
1,037
39
Daniel Zueras
5,683
1,583
40
Joan Tena
5,496
2,012
41
Calle París
5,187
11,155
42
Miranda Warning
4,918
1,872
43
Naím Thomas
4,889
3,047
44
Operación Triunfo 2008
4,493
3,130
45
Matari
3,852
465
46
Mürfila
3,821
6,982
47
Javier Ojeda
2,824
1,867
48
Jose Galisteo
2,792
3,282
49
Fran Dieli
2,630
1,407
50
Bellepop
2,592
3,969
51
Indras
2,240
2,608
52
Marey
1,696
1,508
53
Julio Iglesias Jr.
1,560
839
54
Kayle
1,544
159
55
Dani Leiva
1,521
1,056
56
David Pop
1,409
1,746
57
Ángel Capel
1,300
2,780
58
Leo Segarra
1,259
1,044
59
Esquina Finlandia
1,224
779
60
Asignatura Pendiente
1,195
527
61
Operación Triunfo 2009
1,153
1,815
62
Mario Álvarez
1,144
729
63
Iván Gardesa
1,123
392
64
Eva Carreras
1,094
586
65
Idaira
789
1,432
66
Los Peces
534
644
67
Mafy
490
386
68
Vicente Seguí
478
590
69
No se lo digas a mama
423
805
70
El Pacto
413
516
71
Daniel Andrea
379
660
72
Innata
364
199
73
La Sexta Duda
345
211
74
ebs
325
422
75
Miguel Cadenas
309
139
76
Nauzet
297
457
77
Blenda
275
151
78
Jorge y Anabel
270
790
79
Pitovnis
222
373
80
Esmeralda Grao
216
574
81
Flores Raras
215
790
82
Silvia Padilla
200
221
83
David Ascanio
187
633
84
Danny Leiva
180
991
85
Sergio Alcover
174
463
86
Ana Pozas
167
222
87
Edu del Prado
152
464
88
Sergio Cuho
94
523
89
La Puerta De Los Sueños
71
297
90
Samuel & Patricia
45
518
91
Melo Bakale
42
103
92
Broken Hearts
41
221
93
La Brujha
39
64
94
El Mundo de Murphy
32
367
95
Iv@N
24
157
96
Jesús de Manuel
22
1,774
97
Sandra Criado
21
258
98
Izan
18
154
99
Maike Lüdenbach
11
236
100
Carlos Barroso
10
89
101
Hector Rojo
9
249
102
Roel
8
562
103
Yulia Valentayn
8
125
104
Salmah
3
534

Some info about spanish pop rock

Spanish pop rock, an effervescent blend of catchy pop melodies and rock’s raw energy, carved its niche in the dynamic spectrum of global music genres starting in the 1980s. Music enthusiasts often appreciate Spanish pop rock for its infectious rhythms, passionate vocals, and the unique incorporation of traditional Spanish musical elements.

The genesis of Spanish pop rock can be traced to the late 1970s and early 1980s during Spain's transition to democracy. This period, known as La Movida Madrileña, was characterized by an explosion of cultural freedom and experimentation, pushing Spanish pop rock onto the world stage. Cities like Madrid and Barcelona became hubs for artistic expression, where young musicians blended Anglo-American rock influences with Spanish pop sensibilities.

Key artists such as Hombres G, Nacha Pop, and Los Secretos were instrumental in propelling the genre with their youthful energy and relatable lyrics. Hombres G, in particular, became a defining face of Spanish pop rock with hits like "Devuélveme a mi chica" and "Venezia," which epitomized the sound of an era and captured the hearts of a generation. Moreover, El Último de la Fila and Duncan Dhu contributed significantly to the genre’s popularity, each bringing a poetic touch and deeper melodic lines that appealed to a broader audience.

Spanish pop rock not only thrived in Spain but also made significant inroads into Latin America. Here, bands like Soda Stereo from Argentina and Café Tacuba from Mexico began integrating elements of Spanish pop rock into their music, creating a cultural exchange that enriched the genre.

In the 1990s, the genre continued to evolve as artists like Alejandro Sanz and Jarabe de Palo further blended Spanish pop rock with elements of Latin rhythms and other world music influences. Alejandro Sanz’s “Corazón Partío” is a stellar example of how Spanish pop rock matured, embracing complex arrangements and diverse musical influences while maintaining its catchy, accessible roots.

Today, Spanish pop rock enjoys popularity not only in Spanish-speaking countries but also among a diverse global audience. Modern artists like La Oreja de Van Gogh and Amaral have carried the torch by adapting the genre to contemporary times, infusing electronic elements and modern pop trends into their music, while retaining the core elements that make Spanish pop rock distinctive.

One cannot overlook the impact of major music festivals in Spain, such as Primavera Sound or the Festival Internacional de Benicàssim, where Spanish pop rock artists share the stage with international stars, showcasing the genre’s global appeal. These events not only highlight the genre's adaptability and enduring popularity but also mark it as a perpetual favorite among both young listeners and those who grew up with the classic anthems of the 80s and 90s.

For music enthusiasts exploring the rich tapestry of global music genres, Spanish pop rock offers a compelling narrative of cultural fusion, innovation, and evolution. As it continues to evolve and inspire new generations, Spanish pop rock remains a vibrant and essential part of the world's musical landscape, bridging cultures and consistently generating fresh, engaging music experiences.