21 Up-and-Coming Music Artists You Want on Your Playlist Immediately

You might be familiar withthis British soul and R&B singer'scollaboration withEarthgang on the song "Collide."The melody was featured on thesoundtrack forQueen & Slim,但有很多歌曲从Major9 you should have on a loop. Her debut EPRehearsal @ Nineis a six-track assembly of soothing refrains, starting with the jazzy "Altitude" and ending with the engrossing "Levee (Let It Break)."

Weaving between pop, hip-hop, and alternative styles,this Indiana staris ready to show out with her debut album,Midwest Kids Can Make It Big, which is set for a Jan. 13 release. To get a better idea of her melodious repertoire, we recommend blasting her hits "To the People I Hurt," "The Only One," and "Shut Em Up。"

Monét is definitely on her way to making it big. Her production and songwriting credits onAriana Grande'sThank U, Nextcontributed to the LP'sGrammy nominations for album of the yearand best pop album. The two also collaborated on the 2019 jam "Monopoly." Currently, Monét is gearing up for the release of her upcoming single "Moment" and a new EP. Her forthcoming collection of tunes will focus on her identity as a queer Black woman in the R&B and pop spheres, as well as love, femininity, and sexuality.

Mackampa — a British-Congolese singer, songwriter, and musician — provides all thesoul-nourishing indie tunesyou need to feel at ease. Taking inspiration from his cultural background, he delivers soothing melodies with textured sounds and vocals. His latest release "Magic" will be featured on hisdebut albumForeigner, which drops March 13. Shortly after, Mackampa will embark onhis first headline North American tour, starting with a performance at theSXSW music festival。

It's more than likely that Parx has written some of your favorite songs. TheTexas-born staris one of the masterminds behindAriana Grande's "Thank U, Next," Panic! at the Disco's "High Hopes," Janelle Monáe's "I Like That," andsomany more bops。In 2019, she stepped out from working behind the scenes with her albumWe Need to Talk, and her smooth vocals prove that she has all the potential to take over the music scene.

Claud, a Brooklyn-based nonbinary indie artist,creates jams that fuse '80s beats with modern transcendental elements for a time-warped experience.

If you're into dreamy vocals, you'll want to givethis Barbadian singera listen. Herdebut album,Iridescent, is a gorgeous journey through life, love, and finding inner peace. Standout tunes such as "Divine" and "Wife You Up" emphasize self-confidence with resounding hooks that will keep you entranced through and through.

Umi is aSeattle-born, LA-based singerwho seamlessly coalescespop, R&B, and alternative styles。Sheboasts an aesthetic of tranquilityfit for moments ofdeep reflectionand overwhelming yearning.

It won't take long for you to start body-rolling your way throughKelly's songs。Between his singles "Eden" and"Maui,"this singer from Riverside, CA, is on the come-up, and we're looking forward to more.

The next time you're looking out a window on a chilly day, we suggest playing any song from thisartist and LGBTQ+ advocate。她的音乐能温暖你,寄给你to a trance as she croons about lost love and growing pains.

The first thing I did after hearingLedé's jam "Easy Breezy"was tell my editor, "That 'Easy Breezy' song by Kiana Ledé BUMPS." The same can be said about the LA-based singer's hits "Can I" and "Bouncin" as she sings about romantic longings. But Ledé — who starred in MTV'sScream— also knows how to slow the tempo, asevinced by "Ex."That'srange。

Using her Filipino roots and Australia ties, this R&B singer explores love and relationships through her craft. Her songs — which are usually imbued with dulcet sounds — often challenge gender norms while providing a look into Connelly's journey of self-exploration.

Morgue'ssultry soundisundoubtedly impressive。Best of all, she doesn't shy away from showing her wild side. One of her popular jams, "Siren," alludes to a woman luring in a love interest who can't seem to resist her wild seductions. And in her single "Headcase" with Hayley Kiyoko, she proudly declares, "I'm a headcase / F*ckin' crazy / I'm a heartbreak / I warned you." We love a woman who embraces her wild side but still cautions people about it. Don't be surprised if you start to hear more about this Arizona-born songstress.

With over three million monthly Spotify listeners and500,000 YouTube subscribers, it's only a matter of time beforethis California-based singermakes her way to the top of your playlist. Tapping into themes of love and self-confidence, Mxmtoon (pronounced "em-ex-em-toon") uses music to show a vulnerable side of herself that many can relate to. One of her most popular songs is "Feelings Are Fatal," but her latest album,The Masquerade, is certainly worth a listen.

If thisalt-pop artist'shypnotizing vocals aren't enough to reel you in, her captivating music videos should be. Whether she's embracing a woman's choice tohave a casual hookupin "F*ckboy" or opening up about loss and grief in "Bad Kid," the native New Yorker fluoresces confidence through her craft.

Thirty seconds into Dodie's tune "Monster" and you'll know the English singer-songwriter is destined to make it big. Her faint croons have acaptivating touch of fantasyand uppity beats, yet heavy undertones thataddress darker themessuch as loss and failed love. Check outher latest single "Guiltless"after breezing throughher recent albumHuman。

With airy sounds and delicate notes, Clairo's music sounds like a Pinterest board coming to life. "Pretty Girl," "Bags," and "4Ever" are among some of her best hits, each of them vacillating between topics such as friendship, romance, and beauty standards.

Youprobably know Carpenterfrom Disney Channel's seriesGirl Meets Worldand the filmThe Hate U Give, but her music career seems like it's only beginning. Carpenter — who's originally from Pennsylvania — already has some serious jams (i.e., "Sue Me" and "Paris"), and we're anxiously waiting for her toreallybreak out in the music industry。

Melii started gaining traction after herremix of Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow" went viral.Rihannaalso used her song "Icy" during a Fenty Beauty product preview on Instagram in May 2018, giving her even more attention. The哈莱姆歌手和说唱歌手现在有她自己的music out, and herdistinctive sound— inspired by her Dominican, Cuban, and French roots — is sure to catapult her into a successful career.

With vocals that ring in your ears like a melodious battle cry, this queer, Sydney-basedLatin pop artistis bound to sing her way to the top. In 2016, she won thebest breakthrough artist awardat Australia's ARIA Music Awards for her debut albumGlorious Heights, and she's continued to captivate listeners with her extraordinary sound. Not only is her voice powerful, but the messages behind her music — such as embracing your identity and addressing climate change — are equally as impactful.

This Washington DC-born, North Carolina-raised singer boasts an idiosyncratic voice rich in soul and density. After diving into Baby Rose's discography — including her latest album,To Myself— we highly recommendwatching her NPR Tiny Desk concertfor a conciliating experience.