[Cool Female Vocals] The World’s Coolest Female Singers [2025]
Female singers who are making their mark across a variety of genres—pop, R&B, hip-hop, rock—while showcasing their unique individuality.
In recent years especially, many hit songs by female singers have been charting around the world.
It’s fair to say that young talent is inheriting the path paved by their predecessors and expanding the possibilities even further.
This article highlights female singers you can’t go wrong watching—focusing especially on rising artists you should be listening to right now.
It’s also useful for keeping up with the latest trends, so be sure to discover a new favorite singer through this piece.
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Cool Female Vocals: The World’s Coolest Female Singers [2025] (1–10)
From The StartLaufey
RAYEVEY is a standout singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Iceland.
At 15, she was selected as a finalist on a national talent discovery show, and later went on to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music—an impressive pedigree by any measure.
Her 2022 debut album, “Everything I Know About Love,” drew significant attention as a work of striking poise and polish that belies her early twenties.
Blending classical, jazz, and pop, her distinctive sound showcases her gift for reinterpreting classical music through a contemporary lens.
Having studied cello and piano from a young age and grown up with jazz standards, her music fuses deep emotion with refined technique to create truly exquisite songs.
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Beabadoobee, a young singer-songwriter from the UK, was born in the Philippines and moved to London in her childhood.
She is a prominent figure in today’s alternative and indie rock scene, drawing attention with her distinctive sound that fuses indie rock and bedroom pop.
In 2020, she released her debut album Fake It Flowers and won NME’s Radar Award.
Strongly influenced by 90s alternative rock, her songs are nostalgic yet brimming with fresh appeal.
In 2023, she was selected as a support act for Taylor Swift’s tour, and even greater success is anticipated.
Her music, which blends a retro vibe with contemporary pop sensibilities, is recommended for both 90s music fans and Gen Z listeners.
I Hope You ChokeHarper
A young star leading the new generation of metalcore has arrived.
At just 12 years old, Harper appeared on America’s Got Talent and instantly drew widespread attention.
She released her debut single, “Falling,” in 2022 and has continued to drop tracks overflowing with anger and defiant energy.
By 2024, she cemented her place in the music scene with “I Hope You Choke.” She made history at Download Festival as the youngest performer ever.
With millions of streams on YouTube and Spotify, she continues to captivate fans.
Highly recommended for those drawn to fierce yet delicate vocals and for anyone who wants to witness the rise of a new talent.
Cool Female Vocals: The World’s Coolest Female Singers [2025] (11–20)
KupidonAgam Buhbut
A precocious talent who drew attention in Israel after appearing on a music show at age eight, Agam Buhbut delivers a passionate sound rooted in pop and infused with reggaeton and traditional Mizrahi elements.
Active since around 2012, her song “Like Rio” has amassed over 30 million views on YouTube.
In 2018, she represented Israel at the international Junior Europa Song Contest, earning sixth place—a testament to her skill.
She’s also a multitalent with experience in acting and performing with a military band.
If you love energetic dance music, you’ll likely become a fan in no time.
Why not peek into a new musical world?
vampireOlivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo is a young American singer-songwriter born in 2003.
After making her acting debut on a popular Disney Channel series, she stunned the music scene with her debut single “drivers license,” released in January 2021.
The song spent eight consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Her debut album Sour, released in May of the same year, also reached No.
1 in the U.
S.
and earned her numerous awards, including the Grammy for Best New Artist.
With an emotive voice and relatable lyrics that vividly capture teenage feelings, her music deeply resonates with young people grappling with love and self-discovery.
Genesis.RAYE
RAYE, the British soul singer who made her first visit to Japan at Fuji Rock 2024 and drew attention with a commanding performance, is an artist born in 1997.
A multi-talented creator working primarily in neo-soul and R&B, she showed precocious ability by debuting in the music industry thanks to a song she wrote at 14, gaining notice through songwriting for famous artists and guest features.
In February 2023, she independently released her long-awaited debut album, “My 21st Century Blues.” Crafted after parting ways with a major label, this passionate, definitive record is one you should not miss.
Enjoy a work brimming with RAYE’s unique appeal.
Nice to meet you (feat. Central Cee)PinkPantheress
Born in 2001 and based in London, UK, singer-songwriter and producer PinkPantheress rose to prominence in Japan after taking the top spot in the BBC’s much-watched “Sound of 2022” list of promising new artists.
While still a university student, she posted original songs on TikTok and scored a viral hit with “Break It Off,” which boldly samples drum and bass artist Adam F’s classic track “Circles.” Her next-generation sensibility has sparked conversation not only in the UK but around the world.
In November 2023, she released her debut album Heaven Knows.
Skillfully sampling music from the 1990s and 2000s, her tracks create a captivating world where nostalgia and contemporary sensibilities blend.