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Irish pop

Most popular artists in Irish pop

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre irish 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
9,094,545
1,583,399
2
8,136,184
3,102,069
3
5,559,003
387,261
4
3,373,612
435,474
5
2,641,281
716,110
6
1,914,612
43,990
7
Shane Filan
1,438,020
192,920
8
Picture This
1,285,718
355,932
9
Tomike
1,117,143
5,809
10
Orla Gartland
875,261
266,430
11
Carrie Baxter
449,558
3,535
12
Mark McCabe
394,898
5,615
13
Fionn Regan
385,035
77,057
14
Moncrieff
310,016
45,964
15
shiv
293,853
16,104
16
Daniel Blume
244,272
8,476
17
Luz
212,538
58,954
18
Somebody's Child
209,744
32,194
19
Lenii
202,724
55,211
20
1000 Beasts
200,726
6,585
21
Flynn
181,909
8,043
22
Matthew Nolan
175,600
16,969
23
LYRA
139,850
30,773
24
Bell X1
137,885
55,811
25
Talos
137,546
84,857
26
Anna Mieke
128,957
16,550
27
Cosha
127,385
16,240
28
Chasing Abbey
116,359
36,086
29
Monjola
113,661
11,670
30
Keywest
100,687
46,097
31
Lea Heart
93,973
13,920
32
Josh Gray
92,247
5,603
33
Fizzy Orange
91,590
4,627
34
Pa Sheehy
80,038
12,549
35
Brién
74,273
4,049
36
Isaac Butler
63,001
8,252
37
Aby Coulibaly
62,775
13,950
38
New Jackson
56,756
12,922
39
Soda Blonde
56,103
16,398
40
Le Boom
55,457
15,858
41
Irish Women In Harmony
47,598
4,566
42
Daithí
43,192
15,705
43
Yenkee
42,218
7,772
44
All Tvvins
42,174
24,502
45
Wild Youth
40,355
22,174
46
Wyvern Lingo
37,452
21,298
47
Zaska
37,048
5,118
48
Lucy Blue
35,147
11,298
49
Aimée
26,855
8,216
50
SIIGHTS
24,451
5,986
51
Róisín O
21,487
9,088
52
TOUCAN
19,777
7,306
53
ROE
19,144
5,063
54
Loah
18,689
9,819
55
Gemma Dunleavy
17,273
9,579
56
FOZSA
17,154
1,317
57
Tim Chadwick
14,822
6,298
58
TG Lurgan
13,920
11,652
59
Tolü Makay
13,328
9,640
60
Soulé
12,714
7,866
61
Brian Deady
11,943
6,660
62
The Lost Brothers
11,292
7,450
63
Fia Moon
11,019
3,402
64
Etaoin
10,446
3,191
65
SAARLOOS
10,278
3,554
66
Sibéal
9,724
4,528
67
KEHLI
9,546
1,174
68
Bonzai
9,039
16,686
69
Flecks
8,925
779
70
Nnic
8,840
1,004
71
Æ MAK
8,800
6,088
72
SÍOMHA
8,308
6,277
73
Bry
7,820
33,684
74
Lavengro
7,408
3,685
75
HousePlants
6,080
4,231
76
Rachel Mae Hannon
5,425
2,023
77
Lydia Ford
5,299
3,436
78
Le Galaxie
5,222
8,405
79
Rocstrong
5,139
2,808
80
Róisín Seoighe
4,955
1,875
81
Stephen Murphy
4,651
2,458
82
Bantum
3,987
2,235
83
True Tides
3,809
3,800
84
HENDRICK LANE
3,747
123
85
ELKAE
3,480
918
86
JaXson
3,161
699
87
Alex Tierney
2,960
816
88
Caleb Kunle
2,365
1,736
89
AikJ
2,289
1,061
90
Jack O'Rourke
2,270
3,878
91
SOPHIE DOYLE RYDER
2,268
1,303
92
Erica-Cody
2,111
4,103
93
whoisdays
1,946
1,886
94
Celaviedmai
1,755
1,680
95
Bobbi Arlo
1,455
1,510
96
Sean X
1,404
434
97
Rushes
1,362
2,069
98
ANIM
1,277
378
99
Sean and Conor Price
1,137
10,833
100
Fehdah
1,073
2,270
101
Killa Yan
1,026
797
102
CYNEMA
1,001
945
103
Ovie
877
331
104
Alex & Echoes
723
391
105
Elkin
668
991
106
Thanks Brother
458
1,573
107
Seorsia
386
1,311
108
Sylk
320
1,574
109
Tanjier
274
873
110
Luunah
264
367
111
SVEN
215
354
112
Matt Ó
191
302
113
Aislinn Logan
183
675
114
Kaé
174
212
115
Katie Laffan
129
1,148
116
Shookrah
125
967
117
delush
70
1,325
118
Xo Mo
49
215
119
Dreaming of Jupiter
38
441
120
Meghan Murray
24
238
121
Danny G & the Major 7ths
4
6

Some info about irish pop

Irish pop music, a vibrant and melodiously rich genre, traces its roots back into the heart of Ireland's broader cultural context, intertwining traditional Irish music with the universal appeal of pop. Historically, Ireland has been a powerhouse of musical talent, and the emergence of Irish pop as a distinctive genre occurred approximately during the late 20th century. It was during this time that Irish artists began blending traditional Celtic music's folk-like, narrative lyricism and instruments with the universally palatable structures of modern pop music.

The genesis of Irish pop can arguably be pinpointed to the 1970s and 1980s when bands like The Boomtown Rats and The Script started to gain notoriety, not just in Ireland, but globally. These bands incorporated traditional Irish elements into their music but presented them through a lens that was palatable to an international audience, thereby setting the stage for the global appeal of the genre.

Perhaps the most iconic milestone for Irish pop music on the global stage was the unprecedented success of U2. Established in 1976, U2 became a definitive face for the genre, blending rock and pop in ways that resonate with audiences worldwide. Their politically charged and emotive lyrics, paired with compelling melodies, solidified their place in the music world. U2's international acclaim in the 1980s and 1990s did not merely elevate the band but also brought significant attention to Ireland as a breeding ground for musically innovative and culturally impactful artists.

In the 1990s, Boyzone and Westlife became poster children for the Irish boy band craze, selling millions of records worldwide and firing up the charts with hits after hits. Their music, characterized by catchy hooks, romantic ballads, and harmonious vocals, helped cement Irish pop as a force in the mainstream music industry. Their success paved the way for individual artists like Ronan Keating to establish successful solo careers, further emphasizing the genre's depth and versatility.

Among female artists, Sinéad O'Connor and Enya emerged as powerful voices in Irish pop. Sinéad's soul-stirring renditions and bold personality made her songs like “Nothing Compares 2 U” timeless hits, while Enya’s ethereal voice and use of traditional Irish elements in ambiance-driven pop tracks created a niche that resonated globally, creating a soothing contrast within the bustling genre of pop music.

Today's Irish pop scene continues to thrive and evolve, with newer artists like Hozier bringing a fresh sound that often weaves soul, blues, and indie rock into the traditional Irish pop framework. His international breakout hit "Take Me to Church" exemplifies the genre’s ongoing global resonance and its ability to adapt and grow.

Irish pop is most popular in Ireland, the UK, and the United States, riding on the substantial Irish diaspora and widespread English-speaking populations. However, the relatable themes and the emotive depth of Irish pop music have earned it a place in many other parts of the world, making it a truly global genre.

To sum up, Irish pop music represents a harmonious blend of Ireland’s musical traditions with contemporary pop music elements, creating a genre that is both comforting in its familiarity and exciting in its innovations. This genre serves not only as a cultural ambassador of Ireland but also as a testament to the universal language of music, capable of crossing geographical and cultural boundaries to touch hearts worldwide.