This list includes 60 Music artists that start with A, from “A Perfect Circle” to “Avril Lavigne”. It covers solo acts, bands, and DJs across genres and decades. Use it for playlist curation, research, journalism, or quick discovery.

Music artists that start with A are performers or bands whose stage or group names begin with the letter A. This set includes influential acts across pop, rock, electronic, and global traditions, such as “A Perfect Circle” and “Avril Lavigne”.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Primary genre, Debut year, and Origin.

Name: The artist’s stage or group name, which you use to search, sort, and identify entries.

Primary genre: The artist’s main musical style, which you use to filter lists, discover similar acts, and build playlists.

Debut year: Year of the artist’s first release or formation, giving you a quick sense of their era and timeline.

Origin: City and country where the artist started, helping you understand regional scenes and cultural background.

Music artists that start with A

Name Primary genre Debut year Origin Description
ABBA Pop 1972 Stockholm, Sweden Swedish pop supergroup behind “Dancing Queen,” Eurovision fame and enduring global hits across decades.
AC/DC Hard rock 1973 Sydney, Australia High-voltage Australian rock band known for Back in Black and arena-ready riffs.
Adele Pop 2006 London, United Kingdom Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who broke through with 21; powerful ballads like “Someone Like You.”
Aerosmith Rock 1970 Boston, United States American rock institution known for “Dream On,” “Walk This Way” and decades-long stadium presence.
Alanis Morissette Alternative rock 1991 Ottawa, Canada Canadian singer-songwriter whose Jagged Little Pill and “You Oughta Know” defined 90s alt-rock.
Alice Cooper Hard rock 1964 Phoenix, United States Shock-rock pioneer (band turned solo persona) famous for theatrical shows and “School’s Out.”
Arcade Fire Indie rock 2001 Montreal, Canada Grammy-winning indie collective known for Funeral, The Suburbs and ambitious live performances.
Ariana Grande Pop 2011 Boca Raton, United States Pop/R&B star known for vocal range and hits like “Thank U, Next” and Sweetener-era songs.
Arctic Monkeys Indie rock 2002 Sheffield, United Kingdom British breakthrough with Whatever People Say I Am… and singles like “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor.”
At the Drive-In Post-hardcore 1993 El Paso, United States Influential post-hardcore band celebrated for intense performances and Relationship of Command.
Avicii EDM 2006 Stockholm, Sweden Swedish DJ-producer who brought EDM to pop audiences with “Levels” and “Wake Me Up.”
Avenged Sevenfold Metal 1999 Huntington Beach, United States American heavy metal band known for theatrical guitar work and “Bat Country.”
Avril Lavigne Pop punk 2002 Napanee, Canada Early-2000s pop-punk star whose Let Go produced “Complicated” and global success.
Aaliyah R&B 1994 Brooklyn, United States Influential R&B artist who redefined 90s/early-2000s pop-R&B with Timbaland collaborations like “Try Again.”
Alicia Keys R&B 2001 New York City, United States Pianist-singer who debuted with Songs in A Minor and the hit “Fallin’.”
Amy Winehouse Soul 2003 London, United Kingdom Soulful singer-songwriter best known for Back to Black and “Rehab.”
Andrea Bocelli Classical crossover 1994 Lajatico, Italy Tenor who popularized opera-pop with hits like “Con te partirò.”
Anita Baker R&B 1983 Toledo, United States Smooth R&B and quiet-storm singer known for Rapture and “Sweet Love.”
Ani DiFranco Folk 1990 Buffalo, United States Independent singer-songwriter and activist with a prolific self-released catalog and incisive lyrics.
Aphex Twin Electronic 1991 Limerick, Ireland Influential electronic/IDM artist Richard D. James, known for Selected Ambient Works and experimental production.
ASAP Rocky Hip hop 2011 Harlem, New York City, United States Rapper and style figure whose 2011 mixtape led to mainstream success and Long. Live. ASAP.
ASAP Ferg Hip hop 2012 Harlem, New York City, United States Member of the ASAP collective known for high-energy trap hits like “Work.”
Alice in Chains Grunge 1987 Seattle, United States Seminal Seattle band noted for dark harmonies on Dirt and hits like “Man in the Box.”
All Saints Pop 1993 London, United Kingdom British girl group blending pop and R&B with hits like “Never Ever.”
All Time Low Pop punk 2003 Towson, United States American pop-punk band popular for hooks and songs like “Dear Maria, Count Me In.”
Air Electronic 1995 Versailles, France French duo combining chill electronic, retro pop and lush production; known for Moon Safari.
Air Supply Soft rock 1975 Melbourne, Australia Australian soft-rock duo famous for romantic ballads such as “Making Love Out of Nothing at All.”
Alan Walker EDM 2014 Bergen, Norway British–Norwegian producer/DJ who broke through with the global hit “Faded.”
Al Green Soul 1967 Forrest City, United States Gospel-infused soul singer famed for “Let’s Stay Together” and lasting R&B influence.
Annihilator Thrash metal 1989 Ottawa, Canada Canadian thrash band led by Jeff Waters, known for debut Alice in Hell and technical riffing.
Anthrax Metal 1981 New York City, United States One of thrash metal’s “Big Four,” known for aggressive riffs and genre-crossing collaborations.
A-ha Synthpop 1982 Oslo, Norway Norwegian trio best known for “Take On Me” and iconic MTV-era visuals.
Audioslave Rock 2001 Los Angeles, United States Supergroup pairing Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell with Rage Against the Machine members; known for “Like a Stone.”
Afrojack EDM 2007 Spijkenisse, Netherlands Dutch DJ-producer behind festival hits and collaborations like “Take Over Control.”
Alesso EDM 2010 Stockholm, Sweden Swedish DJ/producer who rose with progressive house singles such as “Heroes (We Could Be).”
Anderson Paak R&B 2012 Oxnard, United States Drummer-singer blending soul and hip hop; acclaimed for Malibu and versatile collaborations.
A Tribe Called Quest Hip hop 1988 Queens, New York City, United States Influential alternative hip-hop group behind Low End Theory and “Can I Kick It?”
Adam Lambert Pop 2009 Los Angeles, United States American Idol alum and powerful singer who later toured as Queen’s frontman.
Adam Ant New wave 1977 London, United Kingdom Iconic frontman of Adam and the Ants, mixing punk attitude with glam pop like “Goody Two Shoes.”
Amy Grant Christian pop 1977 Nashville, United States Pioneering contemporary Christian artist who crossed over with pop hits like “Baby Baby.”
Alkaline Trio Punk rock 1996 McHenry, United States Chicago-area punk trio known for dark lyrical themes and songs such as “Radio.”
Architects Metalcore 2004 Brighton, United Kingdom British metalcore band noted for technical, emotive heavy music and albums like Holy Hell.
Anohni Art pop 2000 New York City, United States Artist formerly known as Antony Hegarty, acclaimed for Antony and the Johnsons and political solo work.
Austra Electronic 2009 Toronto, Canada Canadian synth-pop project led by Katie Stelmanis, known for shimmering vocals on “Lose It.”
ATB EDM 1998 Heilbronn, Germany German DJ-producer André Tanneberger, famous for the trance classic “9 PM (Till I Come).”
A Perfect Circle Alternative rock 1999 Los Angeles, United States Maynard James Keenan’s artful rock project, known for Mer de Noms and Thirteenth Step.
Against Me! Punk rock 1997 Gainesville, United States Politically charged punk band led by Laura Jane Grace, noted for New Wave and outspoken lyrics.
AJR Pop 2005 New York City, United States Brothers’ indie-pop trio with DIY roots and breakout single “Bang!”
Apocalyptica Cello metal 1993 Helsinki, Finland Finnish quartet who brought Metallica to cellos and created a classical-metal crossover niche.
Angelique Kidjo World 1983 Ouidah, Benin Grammy-winning Beninese singer blending African traditions with global pop and powerful live performances.
Alice Merton Indie pop 2016 Frankfurt, Germany Singer-songwriter who broke through with the bass-driven single “No Roots.”
Angel Olsen Indie folk 2012 St. Louis, United States Emotionally rich singer-songwriter known for My Woman and evocative vocal delivery.
Aesop Rock Hip hop 1996 Northport, United States Lyrically dense underground rapper and producer with a long, critically respected catalog.
Alt-J Indie rock 2007 Leeds, United Kingdom Experimental indie band known for “Breezeblocks” and Mercury Prize-winning An Awesome Wave.
Aretha Franklin Soul 1956 Memphis, United States “Queen of Soul,” legendary vocalist behind definitive versions of “Respect” and many classics.
Arrested Development Hip hop 1988 Atlanta, United States Grammy-winning hip-hop group known for uplifting, socially conscious songs like “Tennessee.”
Average White Band Funk 1972 Dundee, Scotland Scottish funk ensemble celebrated for the instrumental classic “Pick Up the Pieces.”
Aventura Bachata 1994 Bronx, United States Dominican-American group who modernized bachata with hits like “Obsesión.”
Anberlin Alternative rock 2002 Winter Haven, United States American alt-rock band known for melodic hooks and albums such as Cities.
Autopsy Death metal 1987 San Francisco, United States Early U.S. death-metal outfit noted for grim themes and underground influence.

Descriptions

ABBA
AC/DC
Adele
Aerosmith
Alanis Morissette
Alice Cooper
Arcade Fire
Ariana Grande
Arctic Monkeys
At the Drive-In
Avicii
Avenged Sevenfold
Avril Lavigne
Aaliyah
Alicia Keys
Amy Winehouse
Andrea Bocelli
Anita Baker
Ani DiFranco
Aphex Twin
ASAP Rocky
ASAP Ferg
Alice in Chains
All Saints
All Time Low
Air
Air Supply
Alan Walker
Al Green
Annihilator
Anthrax
A-ha
Audioslave
Afrojack
Alesso
Anderson Paak
A Tribe Called Quest
Adam Lambert
Adam Ant
Amy Grant
Alkaline Trio
Architects
Anohni
Austra
ATB
A Perfect Circle
Against Me!
AJR
Apocalyptica
Angelique Kidjo
Alice Merton
Angel Olsen
Aesop Rock
Alt-J
Aretha Franklin
Arrested Development
Average White Band
Aventura
Anberlin
Autopsy
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