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Pov: indie

Most popular artists in Pov: indie

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre pov: indie 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
48,985,217
8,349,768
2
31,641,436
25,036,361
3
28,627,374
3,799,128
4
25,665,864
9,794,476
5
24,810,017
11,017,542
6
22,460,768
9,382,483
7
20,177,387
4,386,567
8
19,503,405
1,993,549
9
16,897,104
5,363,202
10
16,710,762
5,190,846
11
15,090,195
7,582,840
12
14,911,655
897,679
13
14,826,810
2,395,301
14
12,888,230
1,052,561
15
12,100,418
2,704,601
16
12,016,239
788,607
17
11,761,620
819,829
18
11,628,995
2,809,052
19
10,236,093
1,268,182
20
9,376,304
2,812,067
21
9,322,072
1,009,207
22
9,207,075
2,144,735
23
8,926,138
5,813,456
24
8,917,098
1,532,817
25
8,512,332
2,156,201
26
7,809,547
3,525,905
27
7,611,733
1,316,466
28
7,446,564
1,043,900
29
7,418,544
1,083,160
30
7,314,334
4,299,724
31
7,271,410
1,663,437
32
7,220,005
962,600
33
6,739,730
1,249,404
34
6,607,611
2,495,339
35
6,261,210
1,650,662
36
6,227,914
569,762
37
6,190,618
546,318
38
5,789,753
1,235,006
39
5,771,571
4,434,723
40
5,750,585
1,044,465
41
5,704,638
660,600
42
5,531,525
1,211,451
43
Rio Romeo
5,182,317
537,230
44
5,082,496
584,033
45
4,598,220
480,848
46
4,373,539
1,499,710
47
4,105,896
997,884
48
4,068,765
734,350
49
4,017,281
1,181,488
50
3,701,589
215,592
51
3,666,283
384,555
52
3,510,333
735,874
53
3,304,977
917,443
54
3,181,501
505,974
55
2,913,075
1,090,428
56
Yaelokre
2,606,981
601,712
57
2,592,586
1,054,827
58
2,516,715
1,259,064
59
2,504,885
750,866
60
2,455,815
841,375
61
2,451,775
236,826
62
2,428,697
2,063,464
63
2,228,143
2,079,309
64
2,128,110
661,760
65
2,119,640
843,383
66
dandelion hands
2,098,743
276,603
67
2,000,529
1,182,437
68
1,984,014
320,321
69
1,900,076
336,490
70
1,839,424
817,899
71
1,808,773
428,443
72
Leith Ross
1,776,564
294,104
73
1,721,214
273,367
74
1,703,728
237,221
75
1,689,231
549,768
76
1,660,382
1,030,292
77
1,652,447
1,083,791
78
1,539,047
208,034
79
1,407,826
467,687
80
Fish in a Birdcage
1,392,616
259,406
81
1,378,591
533,466
82
1,372,186
715,572
83
1,365,782
375,942
84
Dazey and the Scouts
1,359,457
296,002
85
1,309,507
645,457
86
The Crane Wives
1,295,681
319,832
87
1,216,409
404,177
88
1,182,984
312,922
89
Madds Buckley
1,182,162
175,995
90
1,177,128
489,126
91
1,175,923
600,906
92
1,068,653
307,569
93
1,062,863
403,591
94
Destroy Boys
1,053,553
520,537
95
Hot Freaks
1,037,484
212,663
96
Tom Cardy
1,012,200
312,235
97
Sodikken
960,975
497,114
98
Kaden MacKay
944,224
120,159
99
The Orion Experience
929,055
199,699
100
888,516
552,855
101
Sushi Soucy
852,508
174,888
102
late night drive home
833,035
174,362
103
824,512
698,763
104
GRLwood
796,768
493,335
105
Cosmo Sheldrake
784,312
361,840
106
The Happy Fits
779,190
226,205
107
776,470
1,151,513
108
745,859
357,355
109
Autoheart
735,971
125,252
110
683,615
195,293
111
Jazmin Bean
665,018
722,803
112
The Wrecks
656,608
183,989
113
The Brobecks
648,405
180,625
114
Rare Americans
623,291
301,864
115
Madilyn Mei
610,214
165,160
116
Teddy Hyde
604,186
99,826
117
Naethan Apollo
588,113
199,102
118
Derivakat
585,607
434,233
119
Will Wood and the Tapeworms
520,675
265,432
120
HUNNY
509,084
261,199
121
The Unlikely Candidates
490,886
225,956
122
Wilbur Soot
488,970
1,329,418
123
Jukebox The Ghost
468,469
227,414
124
bo en
466,650
269,360
125
The Greeting Committee
442,106
135,590
126
Slaughter Beach, Dog
396,904
150,989
127
The Regrettes
364,069
279,637
128
Baby Bugs
360,401
161,618
129
thquib
358,948
109,295
130
Arlie
340,741
88,333
131
Jhariah
333,225
140,265
132
The Oozes
319,889
172,951
133
The Honeysticks
304,468
189,064
134
Egg
299,666
304,271
135
Rory Webley
275,177
98,225
136
Shayfer James
239,801
65,751
137
James Marriott
238,069
231,365
138
Tawnted
226,576
43,190
139
Crywank
203,965
224,839
140
carpetgarden
194,132
118,820
141
leo.
192,985
45,446
142
NOAHFINNCE
187,769
162,591
143
WHALES•TALK
187,211
17,368
144
Danny Gonzalez
165,556
243,627
145
The Scary Jokes
155,399
110,077
146
Everybody's Worried About Owen
122,110
67,741
147
Thomas Sanders
120,071
191,929
148
Bears In Trees
100,991
141,327
149
Tubbo
90,623
444,167
150
Beetlebug
90,102
88,353
151
Addison Grace
85,973
170,403
152
Spence Hood
82,711
29,307
153
Ricky Jamaraz
53,257
47,580
154
Wilbur Music
28,134
268,973
155
Convent Bonfires
9,090
3,051
156
Wilbur Covers
1,151
46,554

Some info about pov: indie

The music genre "pov: indie" emerged as an eclectic subcategory within broader indie music, characterized primarily by its storytelling quality, personal or “point-of-view” lyrical content, and its blend with lo-fi and electronic subtleties. As a distinctive style, pov: indie began gaining prominence in the late 2000s and early 2010s, especially within online music communities and platforms such as Bandcamp, SoundCloud, and later Spotify and YouTube.

The term "pov: indie" is derived from “point of view,” indicating that the lyrics typically provide a personal or narrative perspective, often introspective or confessional in nature. This genre merges the raw, authentic elements of traditional indie music—such as guitar riffs, experimental beats, and a generally understated production style—with a modern digital influence that includes synthesized sounds and DIY aesthetics.

The rise of pov: indie can be traced back to the influence of internet culture on music production and consumption. Artists in this genre often start by producing music independently, using affordable digital audio workstations and distributing their work online. The intimate, personal nature of the music resonates with young listeners who crave authentic expression and narratives they can relate to on a personal level.

Prominent artists in the pov: indie scene include Clairo and mxmtoon, who began their careers by uploading self-recorded songs to the internet. Clairo’s "Pretty Girl" and mxmtoon’s "Prom Dress" are quintessential examples of pov: indie tracks, where personal storytelling combined with relatable lyrics and minimalist production capture the essence of the genre. Both artists discuss themes common among adolescents and young adults, such as self-discovery, love, and social anxieties, making their music profoundly resonant with a younger crowd.

Geographically, pov: indie enjoys significant popularity in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and other Western countries, where digital music consumption and indie cultures are prominent. It particularly resonates with college audiences and metropolitan millennials and Gen Z listeners. However, the accessibility of internet platforms has allowed the genre to gain a global audience, with fans and creators spread across the world.

Live performances and festivals that feature indie artists have also played a crucial role in popularizing the pov: indie style. Events such as SXSW, Coachella, and various local indie music festivals often feature artists from this genre, providing crucial live exposure and helping these artists build a dedicated fan base. The intimate settings typical of indie performances align well with the personal, close-knit vibe of pov: indie music, enabling a unique live connection between the artist and the audience.

In conclusion, pov: indie is not just a musical genre; it is a cultural expression shaped by the digital age. It reflects the shifts in how music is created, shared, and enjoyed in contemporary society. With its roots deeply embedded in internet culture and indie traditions, pov: indie continues to evolve, shaping and being shaped by the personal experiences of its artists and listeners. As more artists and fans engage with this uniquely narrative and introspective style, pov: indie stands as a testament to the continuing innovation in music.