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 (51–60)
Love Me BetterCorbyn Besson
Corbyn Besson, originally known as a member of the five-piece boy band Why Don’t We, has recently debuted as a solo artist, taking a bold new step.
His sound is rooted in pop with groovy R&B elements.
After joining Why Don’t We in 2016, he spent seven years thriving within the group, and you can sense his determination to pursue his own musical identity while drawing on that experience.
The tracks, recorded in his home studio and at LA’s Sound Factory, convey his passion for music.
With lyrics centered on self-love and the importance of moving forward, his songs are likely to resonate with younger listeners.
He’s an artist I’d highly recommend to anyone who’s drawn to the captivating vocals of male Western pop singers.
Hey Little BruiserEd Harcourt
Singer-songwriters are often associated with an acoustic guitar in hand, but this person plays the piano.
And they’re like a bard who’s more drunk than anyone—an alcohol-soaked troubadour.
They’re not widely embraced by the public, but they’re a wonderful artist.
Change The WorldEric Clapton
I think the singer-songwriter in Western music that most people picture is Eric Clapton.
He’s known as the ‘God of the Guitar’ and was the one who popularized the unplugged album.
That cool, bluesy guitar and vocal style is something only he can pull off.
While My Guitar Gently WeepsGeorge Harrison
The Beatles were a miraculous band that had three of the greatest singer-songwriters.
And even George, who was often the least prominent, actually wrote many masterpieces.
If you don’t believe it, take your time and listen to his solo work.
Popular and noteworthy male singer-songwriters in Western music (61–70)
It Was Only DancingHar Mar Superstar
I think singer-songwriters are usually long-haired, skinny, and give off a cool vibe.
But this person is the complete opposite of that image—and on top of that, he’s a middle-aged guy.
He has a look that women around the world wouldn’t pay attention to, but he possesses an astonishingly soulful voice.
When I Was A BoyJeff Lynne’s ELO
This is a song by Jeff Lynne, who was active in Electric Light Orchestra.
For those who don’t know him, you might remember it as the theme song of Densha Otoko.
First, just listen to this song once.
Doesn’t it remind you of something important from your childhood?
Just In LoveJoe Jonas
Joe Jonas is an American singer who originally rose to fame on the Disney Channel and has since made a comeback as the vocalist of the band DNCE.
This song, which incorporates Latin elements, features passionate, romantic lyrics that straightforwardly tell his girlfriend, “I’m in love with you.” He has said it was written based on his relationships with past girlfriends.