This collection presents 40 Music artists that start with Q, spanning from “Q Lazzarus” to “Qveen Herby”. They include solo acts, bands, and DJs across genres and eras, useful for playlists, research, and journalism.
Music artists that start with Q are performers and groups whose stage names begin with the letter Q. They range from cult figures like “Q Lazzarus” to contemporary acts like “Qveen Herby”, showing broad diversity.
Below you’ll find the table with primary genre, debut year, and origin.
Artist: The artist’s stage or band name as listed, so you can quickly locate the act you’re researching or adding to playlists.
Primary genre: The main musical style associated with the artist, helping you filter acts for playlists or genre-based research.
Debut year: The artist’s first released recording or formation year, which helps you place them in a historical timeline.
Origin: The city and country where the artist formed or began their career, useful for regional or cultural exploration.
Music artists that start with Q
| Name | Primary genre | Debut year | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen | rock | 1970 | London, UK |
| Queens of the Stone Age | rock | 1996 | Palm Desert, CA, USA |
| Queensrÿche | progressive metal | 1980 | Bellevue, WA, USA |
| Quiet Riot | heavy metal | 1973 | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Quincy Jones | jazz/pop/producer | c. 1950 | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Queen Latifah | hip hop/R&B | 1989 | Newark, NJ, USA |
| Q-Tip | hip hop | 1999 | New York City, NY, USA |
| Quavo | hip hop | 2018 | Lawrenceville, GA, USA |
| Questlove | hip hop/soul | c. 1991 | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Quasimoto | hip hop/experimental | c. 1999 | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Quantic | electronic/world | c. 1999 | Nottingham, UK |
| Quicksilver Messenger Service | psychedelic rock | 1965 | San Francisco, CA, USA |
| Quasi | indie rock | 1993 | Portland, OR, USA |
| Quarterflash | rock/AOR | 1980 | Portland, OR, USA |
| Quetzal | Latin/rock/world | 1993 | East Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Quad City DJ’s | hip hop/bass | 1995 | Jacksonville, FL, USA |
| Qveen Herby | pop/R&B | 2017 | Boston, MA, USA |
| Q and Not U | post-punk/indie | 1998 | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Q Lazzarus | synthpop | c. 1988 | New York City, NY, USA |
| Quicksand | post-hardcore | 1990 | New York City, NY, USA |
| Queensberry | pop | 2008 | Hamburg, Germany |
| Qntal | darkwave/medieval-electronica | 1991 | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Q5 | heavy metal | 1983 | Seattle, WA, USA |
| Q65 | beat/garage rock | 1965 | Tilburg, Netherlands |
| Quimby | alternative rock | 1991 | Hungary |
| Queenadreena | alternative rock | 1999 | London, UK |
| Quruli | indie rock | 1996 | Kyoto, Japan |
| Quasimode | jazz | 2000 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Q-Burns Abstract Message | electronic | c. 2000 | USA |
| Qoph | progressive/psychedelic rock | 1994 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Quintessence | psychedelic rock | 1969 | London, UK |
| Quartetto Cetra | vocal/jazz | 1940 | Milan, Italy |
| Quadron | soul/electronic | 2009 | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Quantum Jump | rock/funk | 1973 | London, UK |
| Quiet Company | indie rock | 2001 | Austin, TX, USA |
| Quarashi | hip hop/rap-rock | 1996 | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Quinn XCII | pop/hip hop | 2015 | Detroit, MI, USA |
| Queen Naija | R&B | 2017 | Detroit, MI, USA |
| Quincy Jones III | hip hop/producer | c. 1990 | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Queen + Adam Lambert | rock | 2011 | London, UK |
Descriptions
Queen
British rock band behind arena anthems like “Bohemian Rhapsody”; dominant in the ’70s–’80s with Freddie Mercury’s iconic performances.
Queens of the Stone Age
Desert rock/alternative band led by Josh Homme, known for Like Clockwork and the hit “No One Knows”, influential since the late ’90s.
Queensrÿche
U.S. metal band famed for the concept album Operation: Mindcrime and a progressive heavy sound in the ’80s and ’90s.
Quiet Riot
Heavy metal band whose 1983 album Metal Health and the hit “Cum On Feel the Noize” helped bring metal into the MTV era.
Quincy Jones
Legendary composer, arranger and producer who shaped jazz and pop, producing Michael Jackson’s Thriller and influencing 20th-century popular music.
Queen Latifah
Rapper and actress who rose with All Hail the Queen; influential in ’90s hip hop and later mainstream entertainment and film.
Q-Tip
Rapper and producer best known as leader of A Tribe Called Quest; solo work from the late ’90s blends jazz and hip hop.
Quavo
Rapper and Migos member whose 2018 solo debut Quavo Huncho showcased melodic trap and frequent mainstream collaborations.
Questlove
Drummer and co-founder of The Roots, influential producer, DJ and music historian central to neo-soul and hip hop since the ’90s.
Quasimoto
Madlib’s pitched-voice alter ego project; The Unseen and other releases mix psychedelic production with experimental rap.
Quantic
Will Holland’s moniker blending electronic, funk and Latin influences; acclaimed for nu-jazz productions and global musical collaborations.
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Key San Francisco band of the late-’60s psychedelic scene, known for extended jams and albums like Happy Trails.
Quasi
Lo-fi indie duo featuring Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss, noted for witty songwriting and steady releases since the ’90s.
Quarterflash
AOR band that scored a Top 10 hit with “Harden My Heart” in 1981, blending rock hooks with radio-friendly production.
Quetzal
Chicano band fusing traditional Mexican sounds with rock; active in community arts and acclaimed in LA’s roots scene.
Quad City DJ’s
Miami-bass group best known for the 1996 party hit “C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train)” and club-focused dance singles.
Qveen Herby
Amy Heidemann’s solo pop/R&B project after Karmin; known for confident vocal delivery, theatrical persona and independent releases.
Q and Not U
Dance-punk band on Dischord Records known for tight rhythms, angular guitar work and post-hardcore-influenced indie songs.
Q Lazzarus
Singer best known for the cult classic “Goodbye Horses,” featured in Silence of the Lambs and noted for dark synthpop style.
Quicksand
Influential post-hardcore band whose early ’90s albums shaped alt-hardcore and inspired many emo and post-hardcore acts.
Queensberry
German girl group formed on a reality TV show; achieved charting singles and mainstream pop success in German-speaking markets.
Qntal
German project merging medieval melodies with electronic beats; influential in darkwave and neo-medieval music scenes.
Q5
1980s metal band from the Seattle area with a cult following in the U.S. hard rock and metal underground.
Q65
Dutch beat group of the 1960s known for raw garage-rock singles and significant influence on the Nederbeat movement.
Quimby
Hungarian alternative band known for theatrical live shows, literate lyrics and sustained popularity within Hungary’s rock scene.
Queenadreena
British art-rock band led by KatieJane Garside, recognized for intense, confrontational vocals and uncompromising performances.
Quruli
Long-running Japanese band blending indie, pop and experimental elements; also noted for film scores and eclectic albums.
Quasimode
Japanese modern jazz ensemble blending swing, lounge and contemporary jazz; consistent presence in Japan’s jazz circuit.
Q-Burns Abstract Message
Underground electronic/house producer project known for deep, minimal club tracks and influential remixes in the 2000s.
Qoph
Swedish progressive rock band with retro-psych influences, active on Europe’s prog circuit since the ’90s.
Quintessence
Late-’60s spiritual-leaning psychedelic group mixing rock with Indian instruments; noted among acid- and progressive-rock audiences.
Quartetto Cetra
Italian vocal quartet popular mid-20th century for jazz- and pop-influenced harmonies on radio, records and television.
Quadron
Danish duo combining soulful vocals with electronic production; debut album drew international praise for lush pop-soul.
Quantum Jump
Studio-based British band led by Rupert Hine, remembered for the quirky 1976 single “The Lone Ranger” and studio craftsmanship.
Quiet Company
Austin-based indie band known for literate songwriting, emotive arrangements and theatrical regional shows since the 2000s.
Quarashi
Icelandic group blending rap, rock and electronic production; achieved international attention in the late ’90s and early 2000s.
Quinn XCII
Singer-songwriter mixing pop, electronic and hip hop influences; rose via online releases to indie-pop success and touring.
Queen Naija
R&B singer who rose from social media fame to charting singles and a debut album, noted for personal songwriting and soulful vocals.
Quincy Jones III
Producer and documentary filmmaker, son of Quincy Jones, known for hip-hop production, A&R work and rap-culture projects.
Queen + Adam Lambert
Touring collaboration reviving Queen’s live legacy with Adam Lambert on vocals; known for global arena tours performing Queen’s catalog.