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 31–40)
Soft Spotkeshi
Keshi, a Vietnamese American singer-songwriter, first rose to prominence through releasing music on SoundCloud.
While working as a nurse, he continued producing music and officially launched his career in 2017.
His 2018 EP The Reaper features the track “like i need u,” which has surpassed 100 million streams, and he later released his debut album Gabriel in 2022.
His style blends elements of lo-fi hip-hop and alternative, characterized by soft falsetto vocals and soothing guitar tones.
He’s also known for his versatility, handling everything from songwriting to production on his own.
K-pop artists like BTS and NCT 127 are fans of his work, and his music enjoys cross-genre appeal.
If you’re into modern sonics paired with sweet, wistful love lyrics, he’s an artist you should definitely check out.
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.
Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi
That husky, powerful singing voice has a charm that grabs your heart and won’t let go once you hear it.
He’s Lewis Capaldi, a singer-songwriter from Scotland.
His music blends pop with blue-eyed soul, and he shot to prominence in 2017 with “Bruises.” His smash hit “Someone You Loved” topped both the US and UK charts in 2019, and the track—which also won the BRIT Award for Song of the Year—appears on his massively successful album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.” The way he lays bare the pain of heartbreak draws you in before you know it.
He’s an artist I highly recommend for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in a soul-stirring, emotional voice.
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.