A popular, up-and-coming male singer-songwriter in Western pop music
Regardless of race—white, Black, or otherwise—era, or place of origin, don’t you find male singers in Western music incredibly captivating?
One of the unique joys of Western music is hearing distinctive vocal styles—tones and phrasing that Japanese singers could almost never produce—brimming with individuality.
So this time, we’ve put together a wide-ranging selection of popular male singer-songwriters from Western music, mixing both classic and contemporary artists.
There may still be plenty of artists you haven’t discovered yet.
Be sure to give them a listen!
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Popular and noteworthy male singer-songwriters in Western music (61–70)
Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)MIKA
Mika is a singer-songwriter from the UK.
With its lively rhythm and catchy chorus, this song will make you want to start dancing the moment you hear it.
In an interview, he said the idea came after he happened to see a documentary about plus-size women going to a club, and he thought, “I want to write a song praising them!”
The Death Of You And MeNoel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
This song is very strange.
Try listening to it several times in a row until it clicks.
I think you’ll definitely come to like it.
At first it may seem quiet and unremarkable, but I’d be happy if you can catch the surging waves of melody as it builds in the latter half.
TroublemakerOlly Murs
Olly Murs is a British singer-songwriter who proved his talent by finishing second in season 6 of the audition show The X Factor.
This song, a collaboration with the popular American rapper Flo Rida, is an up-tempo pop track with soul influences that sings about a girl he knows is trouble, yet somehow he just can’t stay away from her.
When Can I See You Again?Owl City
Owl City is the solo project of American singer-songwriter Adam Young.
This upbeat song that makes you feel fantastic is the theme song for the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph, and his irresistibly bright vocals lift your spirits in a wonderful way.
Leave Herd4vd
Hailing from Houston, Texas, d4vd was homeschooled before shifting from gaming to music.
In 2022, a track he produced on an iPhone in his sister’s closet went viral on social media, marking his debut.
He signed with Darkroom, the label home to Billie Eilish, and has garnered attention for his fresh blend of 80s UK rock influences with distinctive vocals and rhythms.
His music features simple yet dreamy guitar sounds and profound lyrics, often exploring themes of solitude, love, and farewell that resonate with many listeners.
He is also heavily influenced by Japanese anime and manga, developing his unique universe known as the “d4vdverse.” An artist rapidly rising in popularity in Japan, he has performed at events such as Fuji Rock Festival.