A popular, up-and-coming male singer-songwriter in Western pop music
Regardless of race—white, Black, or otherwise—era, or place of origin, don’t you find male singers in Western music incredibly captivating?
One of the unique joys of Western music is hearing distinctive vocal styles—tones and phrasing that Japanese singers could almost never produce—brimming with individuality.
So this time, we’ve put together a wide-ranging selection of popular male singer-songwriters from Western music, mixing both classic and contemporary artists.
There may still be plenty of artists you haven’t discovered yet.
Be sure to give them a listen!
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Popular and noteworthy male singer-songwriters in Western music (ages 21–30)
Still Crazy After All These YearsPaul Simon
Paul Simon has been at the forefront of the music scene for more than half a century since the 1960s.
He has captivated countless fans with a musical sensibility that transcends genre boundaries—folk, rock, pop, jazz, and world music.
He debuted in 1964 as a member of Simon & Garfunkel, producing hit songs such as “Mrs.
Robinson.” He began his solo career in 1971, and in 1975 released the classic album Still Crazy After All These Years, laying bare the feelings of urban dwellers, including the loneliness of life in New York.
His 1986 album Graceland incorporated South African music and opened up new horizons.
He has received numerous honors, including 16 Grammy Awards and being the inaugural recipient of the Gershwin Prize.
A great artist deeply etched into the history of popular music, highly recommended for music fans of all generations.
One Call AwayCharlie Puth
Charlie Puth is an American singer-songwriter.
This song is a pop-soul track infused with gospel elements, and you’ll find yourself captivated by his airy yet powerful vocals.
It’s a romantic love song in which he sings, “If you call me, I’ll come flying to you right away,” to a lover far away.
Oliver’s ArmyElvis Costello & The Attractions
When it comes to underrated singer-songwriters, it would have to be Elvis Costello, the UK’s answer to Presley.
I don’t think there are many artists who have produced as many high-quality works as he has, but he hasn’t been in the spotlight much lately.
When you’re feeling lonely, a song like this is just right.
PhotographEd Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter.
It’s said that he wrote this song for a woman he was in a long-distance relationship with while on tour.
The delicate, heartwarming melody is beautiful, and those in long-distance relationships will surely be encouraged by the lyrics’ single-minded devotion to a loved one.
AttentionCharlie Puth
Armed with exceptional music theory and perfect pitch, American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth is also active as a producer.
He began his career by posting on YouTube, and in 2015 the song he performed with Wiz Khalifa became a global hit as the theme for the film Furious 7.
Propelled by the track’s 12-week run at No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts, his name quickly spread worldwide.
He has continued to release catchy, standout songs, including his debut album Nine Track Mind and the acclaimed Voicenotes, which was nominated for a Grammy.
His sweet, translucent falsetto and comfortable melodic lines are sure to resonate deeply with anyone in search of sophisticated pop.
Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi
That husky, powerful singing voice has a charm that grabs your heart and won’t let go once you hear it.
He’s Lewis Capaldi, a singer-songwriter from Scotland.
His music blends pop with blue-eyed soul, and he shot to prominence in 2017 with “Bruises.” His smash hit “Someone You Loved” topped both the US and UK charts in 2019, and the track—which also won the BRIT Award for Song of the Year—appears on his massively successful album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.” The way he lays bare the pain of heartbreak draws you in before you know it.
He’s an artist I highly recommend for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in a soul-stirring, emotional voice.
StitchesShawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes, the Canadian singer-songwriter who rocketed from posting videos on Vine to becoming a global star! His guitar-driven pop and folk-rock sound is his signature appeal.
“Stitches,” from his 2015 debut album Handwritten, hit No.
1 in the UK and catapulted him to stardom.
He went on to top the US charts with the albums Illuminate and Shawn Mendes, and his passionate duet with Camila Cabello, “Señorita,” was also a massive hit.
With three Grammy nominations, his talent is the real deal.
His honest lyrics about inner struggles and his sweet yet powerful vocals resonate deep within.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience music that captures raw, relatable emotions.