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[2025] Must-See! Recommended Male Singers in Western Music

Even amid the rapidly shifting trends of the music scene in the 2020s, singer-songwriters who face themselves and write and sing their own songs are indispensable in any era.

Their styles vary—traditional pop, rock, R&B, and more—but singers who can captivate with just their voice and melody remain as valued as ever.

In this article, we spotlight male Western artists you should be paying attention to right now, including members of the younger generation born in the 2000s.

Many of their songs are easy to listen to, so they’re great recommendations for newcomers to Western music as well!

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[2025] Must-See! Recommended Male Singers in Western Music
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1eastOrdinaryAlex WarrenSummary (20 characters): From SNS to the music industry. An emotional singer-songwriter who wields TikTok’s viral power.
2eastback to friendssombrSOMBER is a singer-songwriter from New York. Rising in indie rock, their track “Back to Friends” became a viral hit on TikTok.
3north_eastSoft SpotkeshiKeshi is a Vietnamese-American singer-songwriter. Active on SoundCloud, he’s known for his distinctive sound that blends lo-fi hip hop with alternative music.
4south_eastBeautiful ThingsBenson BooneA singer-songwriter who broke out on TikTok, achieving global hits with pop-rock songs.
5south_eastI Think They Call This LoveElliot James ReayElliot James Ray. A singer-songwriter who fuses rock ’n’ roll tradition with the modern.
6south_eastLast NightMorgan Wallen20-character summary: Morgan Wallen is a singer-songwriter popular for music that fuses country and pop rock.
7south_eastA Bar Song (Tipsy)ShaboozeyShaboozey has invigorated the music scene with a unique style that fuses multiple genres, earning five Grammy nominations.
8south_eastUntil I Found YouStephen SanchezStephen Sanchez is a new-generation singer-songwriter who reinterprets 1950s music in a contemporary way.
9south_eastBad HabitSteve LacySteve Lacy is a neo-soul artist who blends a variety of genres rooted in R&B and soul.
10eastblueyung kaiYoung Kai is an indie pop singer-songwriter known for his social media presence, and his 2024 song “Blue” became a big hit.
11eastREHAB (WINTER IN PARIS)Brent FaiyazSummary (20 characters): Brent Faiyaz is a singer leading the modern scene with alternative R&B and trap soul.
12eastHeatherConan GrayConan Gray is an American singer with Japanese roots. After gaining traction on YouTube, he debuted in 2018, and his song 'Heather' became a big hit on TikTok.
13eastDaylightDavid KushnerSummary (20 chars): A singer-songwriter from Chicago. “Daylight” became a big hit. Faith is a theme.
14eastgolden hourJVKEAn international singer-songwriter who went viral on TikTok and reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
15eastStargazingMyles SmithMiles Smith is a rapidly rising British singer-songwriter who gained prominence on TikTok. He explores a wide range of musical genres and was named Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2024.
16eastChangesLauvSummary (20 characters): Lauv is a notable American singer-songwriter releasing his debut album.
17eastRunJojiA male singer from Osaka living in New York, signed to 88rising, who debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. charts.
18eastLove You Too MuchLucky DayeRookie Lucky Daye, produced by D'Mile, is drawing attention with a Grammy Award nomination.
19eastDark CloudsRod WaveA rapper and singer-songwriter born in 1999, noted for street realism and musical flair.
20eastFireSiRA California-born singer-songwriter signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. A multi-talented former engineer, they are rapidly rising in popularity with their 2019 major-label debut, Chasing Summer.
21eastThe BoxRoddy RicchRoddy Ricch is a rookie rapper from Compton who reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts with “The Box.”
22eastROXANNEArizona ZervasA singer-songwriter from Maryland. In 2019, “ROXANNE” reached No. 1 nationwide on Spotify, bringing them into the spotlight.
23eastWhat If I Told You That I Love YouAli GatieA singer-songwriter from Canada. Their song 'It’s You' became a hit, and they are garnering attention for their melancholic sound.
24eastToo FastEli SostreSummary (20 characters): Eli Sostres from Brooklyn is a distinctive artist who fuses trap and R&B.
25eastComputer LoveElliott TrentAn R&B singer who participated in Trippie Redd’s mixtape. Gaining attention for their mellow sound and beautiful vocals.
26eastLife Is Good ft. DrakeFUTUREA popular rapper from Atlanta made their first visit to Japan in 2019. Many of their albums have reached number one on the charts.
27eastWork It OutK’ronA singer-songwriter raised in Maryland. Broke through in 2018 with “No BFs,” leading to a major-label deal. One to watch going forward.
28eastTalkKhalidSummary (20 chars): An alternative R&B singer-songwriter who debuted at 18. Second album hit No. 1 on the US charts.
29eastSomeone You LovedLewis CapaldiA singer-songwriter from Scotland. His hit song reached number one in both the UK and the US, and his debut album was also a huge success.
30eastRodeo (ft. Nas)Lil Nas XA young rapper born in 1999 skyrocketed to fame with the country-rap track “Old Town Road.”
31eastDIORPop SmokeSummary (20 characters): A Brooklyn-born rapper born in 1999. Gained attention in 2019 with “Welcome to the Party.”
32eastIf I Can’t Have YouShawn MendesShawn Mendes is a singer-songwriter who combines good looks with real talent.
33eastBlinding LightsThe WeekndThe Weeknd is set to release his highly anticipated album 'After Hours' in 2020.
34eastFallingTrevor DanielA singer-songwriter from Houston. They sing emo rap about love and have gone viral on TikTok.
35eastTiffany XoJermaine ElliottSummary (20 characters): An R&B singer-songwriter from New York. Modern trap-style R&B infused with the soul’s spirit.