This post covers all of the pop artists that you need to know about! There are so many great artists out there, but these are the ones that stand out to me, and I think are the best. Some are newer artists, some are older artists, and I’m going to review them all! 🎶
Kim Petras
Have to kick this whole thing off with Kim Petras. Kim Petras IS pop music. 🤣 Her energy, her lyrics, her everything, she just has pop DOWN. She’s from Germany and started releasing music in 2017, which is not long ago at all and has pretty much been cranking out music ever since. Like we’re talking 7 albums PLUS tons of singles in the past 7 years. That is a lot of music. Like a lot. Pretty much if you like fun, pop music, you need to just listen to her entire discography and you’ll be set. It’s going to be very difficult for me to just pick a few songs to list below, but I’ll do my best.
Songs by Kim Petras that you need to know about:
- Her entire Turn Off The Light album
- Revelations
- Minute
- Problématique
- uhoh
- Unholy
- Heart To Break – Dan Trapp Remix
- Do Me
- Malibu
- Future Starts Now
- Coconuts
“Minute” Live ⬇️
Ellie Goulding
Next artist that is an absolute icon in pop music is Ellie Goulding. Not to be dramatic, but I’m pretty sure this performance here changed my life. 🤣 That was the moment where I was like wait… people can sing like that?? What ??? She’s just singing live, with no editing, and it sounds like that ??? My little like high school brain could not fathom talent like that and I have been HOOKED ever since. She’s a British artist and has been releasing music pretty much every year since 2010. Again, I really don’t know how I’m gonna choose only a few songs to list below, but I’m gonna try.
Songs by Ellie Goulding that you need to know about:
- Her entire Halcyon Days album (sorry, I’m not choosing only a few songs from this album 😄 can’t do it, you gotta just listen to the entire thing)
- All By Myself – Paul Woolford Remix
- Fall Into The Sky
- Love Me Like You Do
- Devotion
- Still Falling For You – Jonas Blue Remix
- Cure For Love
- Midnight Dreams
- Hate Me – R3HAB Remix
- Sixteen – Don Diablo Remix
“Lights” Live ⬇️
Taylor Swift
What would a Best Pop Artists list be without THE Taylor Swift. I mean this goes without saying, but she is probably one of the greatest artists of all time, if not the greatest artist of all time. She’s been releasing music since 2006, and has certainly not stopped for a single moment since. Her voice, her song writing talent, her ability to play the guitar and piano effortlessly (while also singing), her ability to play a 4 hour show for months in a row – IN HEELS. Then also the sheer volume of songs and hits that she has, pretty much what she is doing is truly incredible and in fact, sensational. She has a talent for music and performing that really does not come very often. It’s nearly impossible for me to only list a few songs below, but I’m going to try to pick only 1 or 2 from each album.
Songs by Taylor Swift that you need to know about:
- Her entire Reputation album – I’m sorry you can’t make me choose only 2 from that one, I won’t do it!! 🤣 🐍
- You Are In Love
- Wildest Dreams
- Enchanted
- The 1
- August
- Champagne Problems
- Cruel Summer
- Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince
- Fearless
- You Belong With Me
How did I do?? That was so hard for me, it felt like a crime not adding some to this list. 😄 If you could only pick 10 Taylor Swift songs, which ones would they be? Let me know in the comments!
“Wildest Dreams” Live ⬇️
Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan, aka The Midwest Princess, aka your favorite artist’s favorite artist, is an actual STAR from Missouri. She released her debut album in 2023 and it has TAKEN OVER THE WORLD – ME INCLUDED. The fact that her FIRST album was THAT GOOD, means I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for us. Because it’s gonna be good. If you haven’t watched her live Red Wine Supernova performance, definitely go watch that – I’ll link it here. And then after that, go watch her Tiny Desk concert – I’ll link that here, and then after that go watch her live Pink Pony Club performance and I’ll link that here. After watching those 3 videos, you should have a full understanding of why she is an absolute star, and one of the most talented artists out there.
Songs by Chappell Roan that you need to know about:
- The Giver (not released yet, but should be coming soon)
- Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl
- Red Wine Supernova
- Pink Pony Club
- Picture You
- Femininomenon
- Hot To Go
- Casual
- Naken in Manhattan
Clip of “Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl” ⬇️
Charli xcx
Charli xcx is the future of pop, and her genre IS futuristic pop. Like if you were to ask me to describe her style, the only way I would be able to explain it is futuristic pop. That’s not even a real genre I don’t think 😄 but that’s the only accurate way to describe the kind of music she makes, and what makes her stand out from all of the other pop artists. Just listen to Femmebot, Von dutch, and In The City, and you will see what I mean. She’s a British artist, released her first album in 2013, and has been releasing pop bangers ever since. Also.. not to brag or anything.. but I was a Charli xcx stan BEFORE brat.. just sayin!! 😄
Songs by Charli xcx that you need to know about:
- Guess featuring billie eilish
- 360
- Von dutch
- In The City
- Good Ones
- No Angel
- Femmebot
- I Love It
“360” Live ⬇️
Carlie Hanson
Ok everyone needs to know about Carlie Hanson. She’s from Wisconsin, has been releasing music since 2017, and her voice is INCREDIBLE. I actually went to see her live in NYC, and all I have to say is if you have the opportunity to see her live, GO. She’s still a pretty new artist, I can’t wait to see what she releases next, and whatever she releases I will be showin UP.
Songs by Carlie Hanson that you need to know about:
- Fish Out Of Water
- Your Mom
- Hazel
- New York ft. mazie (she doesn’t technically sing this, but she wrote it)
- Us
- Only One
“Fish Out of Water” Live ⬇️
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo is another incredibly talented artist who can play the guitar, piano, AND sing.. like how can people do that so effortlessly?? She released her first album in 2021, and worth noting she was only 18 YEARS OLD. 18. I don’t know what I was even doing when I was 18, but it DEFINITELY WASN’T THAT. 🤣 Well, I know exactly what I was doing when I was 18, I was coming home from school, eating a chewy bar and watching the 10 Things I Hate About You tv show. LMAO. Clearly.. 2 different levels of talent, LOL. Anyone else?? Anyway, Olivia Rodrigo, very talented, and cannot wait to see what she releases next. And considering she’s so young, I predict that is going to be a lot.
Songs by Olivia Rodrigo that you need to know about:
- Bad Idea Right?
- Good 4 u
- Deja Vu
“Bad Idea Right?” Live ⬇️
Christina Aguilera
Ok, I’m gonna get right to the point here 🤣, Christina Aguilera probably has the best voice of all time. I don’t really know how else to put it. The way she can sing Tough Lover in Burlesque, Lady Marmalade, I mean just no body on the entire planet can hit those notes and sing like that. She has the most unique voice I have ever heard, and her voice truly is a God given talent. Like some people can sing, but she can SING. She released her debut album in 1999 and I still remember playing it on my portable CD player and being COMPLETELY FLOORED. 🤣 Like can you imagine, me in like middle school, listening to THAT. I was for sure dancing in my room to Genie in a Bottle and my sister was probably like can you stop. HAHA.
Songs by Christina Aguilera that you need to know about:
- Tough Lover (And watch Burlesque if you have not already)
- Lady Marmalade
- Genie In a Bottle
- What a Girl Wants
- Come On Over (All I Want Is You)
- I Turn To You
- Beautiful
Clip of “What a Girl Wants” ⬇️
Kacey Musgraves
Another artist that you absolutely need to know about is Kacey Musgraves. I admit, I am VERY late to the Kacey Musgraves train but I am glad I finally made it on. 🤣 She released her first album in 2013, and has made at least 4 more albums since. I’d say her style is very chill pop, with country roots. So if you are into more of the folky-pop genre, definitely check her out.
Songs by Kacey Musgraves that you need to know about:
- Heaven Is
- Love Is A Wild Thing
- Breadwinner
- Slow Burn
- Waves – remix
“Love Is A Wild Thing” Live ⬇️
Spice Girls
And last, but CERTAINLY not least, we have the Spice Girls. Obviously on any list of Best Pop Artists, this group must be present. I mean, they’re THE SPICE GIRLS. For anyone who is not familiar with who they are, they’re a British group consisting of 5 girls (Scary, Sporty, Baby, Ginger, and Posh) and they released their first album in 1996. If you and your friends weren’t the Spice Girls for Halloween at least once, then I don’t know what you’re doing. 😄 Their music is so fun, their outfits are so fun, just everything about them is so fun. Put on the Spice Girls, and you are having a good time, is all I can say. They are another group where their songs are timeless classics, and never get old.
Songs by the Spice Girls that you need to know about:
- Wannabe
- Spice Up Your Life
- Stop
- Say You’ll Be There
“Wannabe” Live ⬇️
Pop Spotify Playlist
And those are all of the best pop artists! Since there are so many other great artists out there, I made a playlist that has all of them in there, so I have everyone covered. This is my actual pop playlist that I listen to on a regular basis, so if you want to find more good pop songs, this is the playlist to listen to. I am also constantly adding new songs to it, so it’s updated frequently. Click the circle with the plus sign in it, and it will add to your playlists. 💖
Chill Spotify Playlist
I actually have ANOTHER pop playlist that I listen to all the time, and these are the more chill pop songs (hence the title “Chill”). So if you are looking for more relaxing / softer pop than the playlist above, then check out this playlist too!
Best Pop Artists Performing Live Playlist
To see all of these artists performing live, check out this playlist here. ⬇️
Who are your favorite pop artists? Let me know in the comments!
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