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 (ages 21–30)
PhotographEd Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter.
It’s said that he wrote this song for a woman he was in a long-distance relationship with while on tour.
The delicate, heartwarming melody is beautiful, and those in long-distance relationships will surely be encouraged by the lyrics’ single-minded devotion to a loved one.
Hope For The FuturePaul McCartney
The signboard of “The Beatles” is so enormous that their solo works tend to be overshadowed—that’s probably each member’s weak point.
Paul McCartney is the greatest composer in the history of rock and pop.
In other words, as a singer-songwriter, he is truly top-tier.
The HillsThe Weeknd
The Weeknd is a singer-songwriter from Canada, and this song is one of his biggest hits, carrying a somewhat dark and majestic feel.
It’s extremely popular, with remix versions featuring famous rappers like Eminem and Nicki Minaj also having been released.
SayJohn Mayer
John Mayer is an American singer-songwriter who is also known for having dated Taylor Swift for a time.
His music features a cleansingly beautiful guitar sound and a gentle yet powerful singing voice that seems to tell you it’s okay to say what needs to be said, making for truly comforting songs.
GraceJeff Buckley
As a singer-songwriter of the 1990s, he ranks among the top five.
His voice is endlessly sweet and hints at something hidden beneath.
He has passed away now, but the songs he created will live on forever.
Love YourselfJustin Bieber
This song by Canadian singer Justin Bieber is an acoustic-style track in which he caustically tells his ex—who used his fame—that if she likes her looks so much, she should go and love herself.
It also drew attention because, in addition to Justin, British singer Ed Sheeran took part in writing the lyrics.
JealousNick jonas
Nick Jonas is an American singer who used to perform mainly on the Disney Channel as part of the band the Jonas Brothers.
In an interview, he said this song expresses a man’s feelings of jealousy and anxiety that other men’s gazes at his girlfriend might lead to her being taken away from him.