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Australian pop

Most popular artists in Australian pop

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre australian pop by Spotify. It may contain some errors or some data may not be up to date. You can check the artist profile to update data if necessary.

# Artist Monthly Listeners Followers
1
21,062,896
8,876,911
2
18,110,606
3,549,797
3
17,247,541
2,229,248
4
11,198,290
2,961,890
5
4,671,916
118,806
6
3,323,682
321,134
7
3,201,044
308,275
8
2,123,965
131,029
9
1,979,045
659,796
10
1,934,924
366,447
11
1,684,880
969,893
12
1,278,989
548,195
13
Montaigne
1,277,137
98,755
14
1,273,829
1,372,128
15
Vera Blue
924,896
188,004
16
Rick Price
908,702
32,021
17
888,230
421,562
18
Missy Higgins
765,208
217,832
19
Daryl Braithwaite
651,968
171,912
20
Gabriella Cilmi
621,849
91,610
21
Jessica Mauboy
577,578
284,599
22
573,209
252,173
23
Isaiah Firebrace
493,311
57,235
24
Birds Of Tokyo
493,309
237,442
25
Daniel Merriweather
456,972
39,184
26
Pete Murray
418,357
164,411
27
Havana Brown
396,686
177,894
28
Thirsty Merc
395,140
93,031
29
Vanessa Amorosi
390,626
75,050
30
Ben Lee
388,775
62,990
31
Samantha Jade
328,610
106,432
32
Nicole Millar
308,017
31,552
33
Jacob Lee
302,904
217,618
34
Gretta Ray
282,950
78,267
35
Justice Crew
260,665
104,651
36
David Campbell
258,773
8,227
37
Jai Waetford
233,975
233,374
38
Darren Hayes
210,926
106,401
39
Holly Valance
202,515
124,488
40
Tim Ayre
190,711
5,688
41
Shannon Noll
190,192
77,180
42
KIAN
170,318
28,838
43
Dannii Minogue
155,776
135,745
44
Bachelor Girl
153,203
26,376
45
Rogue Traders
152,933
35,184
46
Kate Miller-Heidke
145,907
74,996
47
Taxiride
129,132
32,878
48
George Maple
127,410
42,570
49
Dami Im
122,354
61,019
50
Alfie Arcuri
121,503
9,878
51
Ricki-Lee
104,908
71,313
52
Christine Anu
90,507
28,609
53
Odette
80,502
51,662
54
Eves Karydas
77,694
50,646
55
Reece Mastin
72,820
42,480
56
Harrison Craig
72,346
33,785
57
Timomatic
71,733
32,991
58
Xavier Dunn
69,533
10,691
59
Bella Taylor Smith
64,132
34,182
60
Joanne
63,373
3,297
61
Taylor Henderson
61,871
40,476
62
Carla Wehbe
54,260
9,997
63
Short Stack
53,763
19,517
64
Anthony Callea
51,131
30,029
65
Eliott
50,707
11,455
66
Marcia Hines
49,117
26,702
67
Marlisa
48,840
22,475
68
Nathaniel
42,692
9,622
69
Wesley Dean
40,494
15,065
70
Aodhan
40,224
4,151
71
Nikki Webster
39,875
11,367
72
Lachie Gill
39,332
12,330
73
Young Divas
37,413
19,163
74
Brendan Maclean
36,735
14,204
75
Kevin Johnson
31,659
2,900
76
Ngaiire
28,673
21,065
77
Mason Watts
28,316
3,041
78
Judah Kelly
23,919
17,667
79
Damien Leith
23,735
9,466
80
Bardot
23,478
13,108
81
The Janoskians
22,175
123,928
82
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
20,696
27,185
83
Shakaya
18,917
6,941
84
Chris Sebastian
17,575
12,838
85
Gossling
15,706
13,247
86
Banoffee
15,241
22,132
87
Johnny Ruffo
14,703
17,555
88
Sister2sister
13,886
9,552
89
Jess Kent
12,951
6,752
90
Shannen James
12,205
3,917
91
Lily Papas
11,550
1,992
92
Altiyan Childs
11,466
2,591
93
Paulini
11,180
15,400
94
Candice Alley
11,016
3,325
95
Stephanie McIntosh
10,476
10,333
96
Cyrus Villanueva
9,754
9,462
97
Courtney Act
9,028
32,133
98
Anja Nissen
8,805
6,521
99
Hoseah Partsch
8,450
1,950
100
Ky Baldwin
8,189
25,377
101
Casey Donovan
8,105
16,228
102
Jean.
7,377
1,165
103
Natalie Gauci
6,581
2,323
104
Airling
6,443
19,974
105
The Collective
6,372
11,083
106
Cassie Davis
6,243
7,042
107
Tammin Sursok
5,933
5,274
108
Leah Haywood
5,907
3,159
109
Bec Cartwright
5,664
5,086
110
Kate DeAraugo
5,480
10,587
111
Jess & Matt
5,380
6,304
112
Bonnie Anderson
5,330
8,783
113
Ellie Drennan
4,671
4,502
114
Scandal'us
4,328
3,442
115
Cosima De Vito
4,226
1,226
116
Luke Kennedy
4,129
1,335
117
Rob Mills
3,540
1,713
118
Rachael Leahcar
3,299
2,037
119
Sophie Monk
3,137
4,252
120
Dean Geyer
2,558
3,295
121
Toni Pearen
1,711
1,782
122
MLHLND
1,243
894
123
In Stereo
1,235
6,047
124
Jacob Biermann
1,189
833
125
Sam Bluer
1,155
1,191
126
Miss Blanks
719
2,257

Some info about australian pop

Australian pop music, an eclectic and vibrant genre that captures the unique cultural landscape of Australia, has evolved distinctly while maintaining a dialogue with global music trends. The genre, born out of the diverse influences brought by immigration and indigenous music, began to take a recognizable shape in the post-World War II era, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s. This period saw a burgeoning of Australian culture looking to establish its voice amidst dominant British and American cultural imports.

Australian pop is noted for incorporating elements from various musical traditions including rock, country, and indigenous music, which has given it a distinctive sound. The genre has also been shaped significantly by Australia’s geographic and cultural proximity to Asia, making it a unique fusion of Western and Eastern musical influences.

One cannot discuss Australian pop without acknowledging some of its most seminal artists who have acted as its ambassadors, bringing the sound to international audiences. Artists like Olivia Newton-John, who found global fame in the 1970s, and Kylie Minogue, who emerged in the 1980s, are pivotal in this regard. Kylie Minogue, often known as the "Princess of Pop," has a career that spans over three decades, marked by a consistent ability to adapt to the changing landscapes of pop music, while still retaining an essentially Australian touch.

In the 1990s and 2000s, bands like Savage Garden and solo artists such as Natalie Imbruglia and Delta Goodrem continued to export Australian pop to the world. Their music, often characterized by catchy melodies and emotive lyrics, resonated with a global audience, enabling the genre to gain a foothold in markets outside Australia.

Contemporary Australian pop has seen a diversified scene with artists like Sia, Tame Impala, and 5 Seconds of Summer achieving international fame. Sia, known for her powerful vocals and enigmatic persona, has penned hits not only for herself but for other top-tier artists, spreading the influence of Australian pop further. Tame Impala, although typically categorized under psychedelic music, incorporates pop sensibilities that make the act accessible and globally popular.

Australian pop is remarkably popular not only in Australia but also in the UK, the US, and across Asia. The relatability of its themes—often centered on personal growth, romantic relationships, and an enduring sense of wanderlust—coupled with a generally upbeat and engaging sound palette, makes it appealing to a wide demographic. Moreover, the music has often been used in films, television shows, and commercials around the world, further cementing its place in global pop culture.

Australian pop also benefits enormously from the country’s robust support systems for artists, including government-funded arts programs and vibrant live music scenes across cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. These cities have become cultural hubs, nurturing talents and providing platforms for performances and exposure.

In essence, Australian pop music is a testament to the country’s dynamic cultural spectrum. It continuously evolves, yet maintains a certain characteristic essence that is distinctly Australian. Engaging, emotive, and eclectic, Australian pop remains a significant contributor to the global music stage, offering a refreshing perspective and rich, diverse sounds that challenge and expand the boundaries of the genre.