Top 10 Alternative Pop Artists
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1 Marina & The Diamonds Marina Lambrini Diamandis, better known by her stage name "Marina and The Diamonds", is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Born in Bryn Mawr and raised in nearby Pandy, she moved to London as a teenager in order to achieve her dream of being a singer. She's known for her unique style of writing, and impersonating ...read more.
Brilliant songwriter and amazing singer!
No one can sing like her. - SamuiNeko
I love her so much, she's a giant inspiration. Her music is absolutely incredible and never fails to impress. - aieesa
2 Björk Björk Guðmundsdóttir, known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer and songwriter. She is most famous for her eclectic music styles and experimentation on electronic pop music.
None of these are alternative, Bjork is actually alternative. The rest are either noir pop, synth pop, indie pop.
Best artist of all time
Björk the queen of alternative music
I'm a BIG fan of Lorde but she's only one album out. Björk may be the greatest female artist EVER.
3 Lorde Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, better known by her stage name Lorde, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. She is known for songs such Royals and Team, and has released 2 albums; Pure Heroine (2013) and Melodrama (2017).
Lorde is a musical icon. She changed the soundscape of pop music forever. No other slow pop artist would be successful if Lorde did not introduce slow pop into every single radio in the whole entire world. Lorde changed pop music forever. Iconic! Lorde has amazing lyrics and writes her songs, unlike other artists who use SEVERAl ghostwriters. Lorde is amazing in every way possible and unique. Now we have other others copying her style such as Billie Eyelash...
She moved the game
I love every artist on this list, but no one will ever quite reach Lorde's caliber. Pure Heroine showed her wisdom and songwriting savvy while Melodrama shows her ability to take something primitive (a house party and love) and make it conceptual and raw. She's a musical Picasso or Rembrandt; she started off with crafting musical masterpieces and, towards the later part of her career, she did whatever she wanted and still made a masterpiece.
Just listen to pure heroine and melodrama
4 Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey is a California based singer, songwriter, and model who currently resides in Malibu, California. She was born under the name Elizabeth Woolridge Grant to entrepreneur Robert England Jr. and Patricia Ann Hill in rural Lake Placid, New York on June 21, 1985. She has two siblings, Chuck and ...read more.
Queen!
INVENTED THE ALTERNATIVE GENRE
I really love her voice. I'm deeply in love with all her songs.
I love lana, special honeymoon
5 Melanie Martinez Melanie Adele Martinez is an American singer and songwriter. Melanie Martinez auditioned for the American television vocal talent show The Voice and became a member of Team Adam.
I watched Melanie when she was on the voice. She has always been very unique. I love that she isn't afraid to show how she feels and who she is to the world. This girl is fierce. I love you Melanie!
She is my favorite singer in this worl. She is so unique, and I really enjoy her music, because I never heard nothing like that before, its kind of weird but I love it
She is my 2nd favourite singer behind Billie Eilish, why is she only 10th on this list?! her songs are so unique and her album crybaby has a great story!
6 Florence & The Machine Florence and the Machine are an English indie rock band that formed in London in 2007, consisting of lead singer Florence Welch, Isabella Summers, and a collaboration of other artists.
It's Florence, come on guys.
7 Grimes Claire Elise Boucher, better known by the stage name Grimes, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, music video director, and record producer.
This girl is a young Genius.
8 Sia
9 Billie Eilish
Iconic Queen who deserves the world. Stream When we fall asleep where do we go and Don't smile at me
10 Kate Bush
From Florence to Marina, we wouldn't have many of the great artists on this list without Kate. She got the ball rolling ("rollin' the ball...")
11 Twenty One Pilots Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo that is originally from Columbus, Ohio, who are best known for their songs "Stressed Out", "Heathens" and "Ride". Currently there are two members, Tyler Joseph (lead vocals, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, ukulele, bass and guitar) and Josh Dun (drums and ...read more.
These two boys saved my life and I think I speak for most of us clikkies they have helped all of us in a different way and I love them so much.
Um...these guys should be number one for sure! They can do a lot more with just two members than some bands can with six! Tyler's vocal/synth/rapping skills are spot on and Josh's drumming completes them!
They have no equal from the current generation of artists
These guys should be number 1.They made me stop hating pop and they are the most popular indie pop music artists but they aren't too mainstream.They keep indie pop sound while being kinda popular at the same time.-TheCoolGuy1
12 Avril Lavigne Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian–French singer-songwriter and actress. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more than $2 million.
13 Coldplay Coldplay are a British rock band formed in 1996. The band consists of Chris Martin (lead vocalist and pianist), Jonny Buckland (lead guitarist), Guy Berryman (bassist) and Will Champion (drummer and backing vocalist). Manager Phil Harvey is often considered an unofficial fifth member. The band renamed ...read more.
They are a alternative rock band, but they've always used some pop elements. - zxm
14 Halsey Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, known by her stage name Halsey, is an American singer and songwriter. She was born on September 29, 1994 in New Jersey. She started her career by releasing songs on SoundCloud, and now she is a well-known pop singer with hits like Bad at Love, and Now or Never. She had originated ...read more.
Halsey should be a lot higher in my opinion. She has way better music then many other mainstream pop singers. Her songs have the best lyrics I ever heard in a song and her voice is beautiful and spiritual. Her Badlands album is especially one of my favourite albums of all time and I cannot find a singer better then Halsey in my opinion. 15/10
Halsey has better music than many other mainstream pop artists in my opinion. Her songs have amazing lyrics, and her voice is a pleasure to my ears. 10/10 - allamassal
Should be #1. Halsey is the best singer ever. No one is better than Halsey. 19/10
Her songs are just so damn aesthetic and spiritual, especially the badlands album, and I love all her songs lyrics, they are so appealing to me. Honestly, she should be #1, vote for her y'all!
15 Weezer Weezer is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1992, currently consisting of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar), Patrick Wilson, Brian Bell, and Scott Shriner.
They have some elements of pop. they deserve to be here. - zxm
16 Ellie Goulding Elena Jane "Ellie" Goulding is an British singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, born on December 30th, 1986 in Hereford, England . She is most well-known in the U .S. for her singles "Lights," "Love Me Like You Do," "Burn," and has been featured in other songs with Calvin Harris and others . ...read more.
17 St. Vincent Anne Erin "Annie" Clark, better known by her stage name St. Vincent, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
If St. Vincent were running for president I'd vote for her 1000 times.
18 Ryn Weaver Ryn Weaver is an American singer and songwriter who first gained attention with the single "OctaHate" in June 2014. Billboard called the single a viral sensation.
19 Chvrches CHVRCHES is a Scottish synthpop band from Glasgow, formed in 2011. The band consists of Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty. The band, before formation, practiced playing with demo songs written mostly by Doherty.
Why 45? Why not so much higher? They are really amazing, and their album "Every Open Eye" is a masterpiece. The only song I didn't care for on that album is "High Enough To Carry You Over." Other than that, they deserve as much recognition on this list as Melanie Martinez, Marina and the Diamonds, and Lorde do. They're all amazing.
20 Aurora
21 U2 U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music. Throughout the group's musical pursuits, they have ...read more.
Was different sub-genre of alt rock in their early days. but recently started to use pop styles in their songs, but they didn't move from alternative music. so they deserve to be on here. - zxm
22 Imagine Dragons Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Imagine Dragons' lineup consists of lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and drummer Daniel Platzman.
Kings of alternative
23 Kimbra Kimbra Lee Johnson, known mononymously as Kimbra, is a New Zealand recording artist based in Los Angeles.
FINALLY SHE IS ON A POSITIVE LIST - 445956
24 Charli XCX Charlotte Emma Aitchison, better known by her stage name Charli XCX, is an English singer and songwriter.
25 The Killers The Killers is an American indie rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2001, by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning.
26 Brian Fallon Brian Fallon is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of the rock band The Gaslight Anthem, with whom he has recorded five studio albums.
Underrated singer, no one voted on my list for his best songs. but he's a great example of alt pop. plays alt rock songs with mix of pop elements. - zxm
27 Banks
Tru, a goddess
a goddess
28 Tove Lo
She Tove Lo…obviously deserves way more attention
29 The 1975 The 1975 are an English pop-rock band originating from Manchester. The group consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew "Matty" Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer George Daniel.
Another good example for alt pop. you can't say they are pop. nor alt rock. they are a mix of it. - zxm
30 Sky Ferreria Sky Tonia Ferreira is an American singer, songwriter, model, and actress. As a teenager, Ferreira began uploading videos on Myspace of herself singing songs she had written, which led to her discovery by producers Bloodshy & Avant and an eventual recording contract with Parlophone in 2009. She released ...read more.
31 Foster The People Foster the People is an American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2009. It currently consists of lead vocalist Mark Foster, lead guitarist Sean Cimino, keyboardist Isom Innis, and drummer Mark Pontius.
32 Starsailor
33 Lifehouse Lifehouse is an American rock band from Los Angeles comprising Jason Wade, Rick Woolstenhulme Jr. and Bryce Soderberg.
Not all but some songs - zxm
34 Julia Holter Julia Shammas Holter is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, composer and artist, based in Los Angeles.
35 Joanna Newsom
36 Torres
37 Zella Day Zella Day Kerr, known professionally as Zella Day, is an American singer-songwriter from Pinetop, Arizona.
38 Alanis Morissette Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian-American alternative rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actress.
39 You Me At Six
Unknown band. they are alternative rock and pop rock. simply makes them alternative pop. - zxm
40 Panic! at the Disco Panic! at the Disco is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004 and featuring the current lineup of vocalist Brendon Urie, accompanied on tour by bassist Dallon Weekes, guitarist Kenneth Harris, and drummer Dan Pawlovich.
41 Ariel Pink
42 Iglooghost
43 First Aid Kit First Aid Kit is a Swedish folk duo. Klara Söderberg sings and plays guitar. Her older sister Johanna Söderberg sings backing vocals and plays keyboards.
44 Toro Y Moi Chazwick Bradley Bundick, better known by his stage name Toro y Moi, is an American recording artist and producer.
45 Neon Indian Neon Indian is an American electronic music band from Denton, Texas. The music is composed by Mexican-born Alan Palomo, who is also known for his work with the band Ghosthustler, and as the solo artist VEGA.
46 Passion Pit
47 Ingrid Michaelson Ingrid Ellen Michaelson is an American singer and songwriter. Her first album, Slow the Rain, was released in 2005, and she has since released five more albums, Girls and Boys, Be OK, Everybody, Human Again, and her most recent, Lights Out.
48 alt-J Alt-J is an English indie rock band formed in 2007 in Leeds, by Joe Newman, Thom Sonny Green, Gus Unger-Hamilton and Gwil Sainsbury.
49 Pink Alecia Beth Moore known professionally as P!NK, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress.
50 Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian-American pop singer. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, she first entered the music industry by recording demo tapes under the direction of record producer Evan Rogers in 2003. She ultimately signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning ...read more.
You've to understand the facts here. alternative pop is not a sub-genre of pop only. Rihanna isn't alt pop, - zxm
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1. Marina & The Diamonds
2. Sia
3. Twenty One Pilots
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1. Florence & The Machine
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