This list includes 58 Music artists that start with F, ranging from “FIDLAR” to “Future Islands”. It covers solo acts, bands, and DJs across genres and eras and helps curators, journalists, researchers, and fans.
Music artists that start with F are performers or groups whose name begins with the letter F. Many on this list reflect diverse scenes, from surf-punk like “FIDLAR” to synth-driven indie like “Future Islands”.
Below you’ll find the table with Primary Genre, Debut Year, and Origin.
Primary Genre: Shows the main musical style so you can filter artists by sound or build genre-specific playlists.
Debut Year: Lists the year of first release or formation so you can sort artists chronologically and track historical trends.
Origin: Indicates the city and country of origin so you can explore geographic scenes and regional influences.
Music artists that start with F
| Name | Primary genre | Debut year | Origin (city, country) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiona Apple | Alternative | 1996 | New York City, United States | Grammy-winning singer-songwriter; debut album Tidal featured the hit “Criminal” and launched a critically lauded career in intimate, piano-driven alt-pop. |
| Franz Ferdinand | Rock | 2004 | Glasgow, United Kingdom | Scottish indie rock band known for the smash “Take Me Out”; debut album brought international success and a Mercury Prize-winning profile. |
| Fleetwood Mac | Rock | 1967 | London, United Kingdom | Iconic rock band behind Rumours (1977), multiple hit singles and Grammy wins; career spans British blues to 1970s pop-rock with legendary lineup changes. |
| Foo Fighters | Rock | 1994 | Seattle, United States | Dave Grohl’s post-Nirvana project; multi-platinum albums, arena rock anthems and numerous Grammys established them as one of modern rock’s biggest acts. |
| Frank Sinatra | Jazz | 1935 | Hoboken, United States | One of the 20th century’s defining vocalists; standards like “My Way” and Academy Award-winning acting career made him a cultural icon. |
| Fats Domino | R&B | 1949 | New Orleans, United States | Pioneering pianist and early rock-and-roll star known for “Blueberry Hill”; sold millions and influenced countless musicians. |
| Fall Out Boy | Rock | 2003 | Wilmette, United States | Pop-punk/rock band that rose with “Sugar, We’re Goin Down”; major 2000s chart success and enduring mainstream presence. |
| Fleet Foxes | Folk | 2006 | Seattle, United States | Indie folk group celebrated for rich harmonies and atmospheric debut (2008), earning critical acclaim and a devoted following. |
| Faith No More | Rock | 1985 | San Francisco, United States | Genre-blending alt-metal band best known for the hit “Epic” and their influential, eclectic sound across the ’80s and ’90s. |
| Foster the People | Pop | 2009 | Los Angeles, United States | Indie-pop group that broke through with viral hit “Pumped Up Kicks”, blending catchy hooks and dark lyrical themes. |
| Future | Hip Hop | 2010 | Atlanta, United States | Influential trap artist known for melodic autotune, prolific mixtapes and multiple chart-topping albums since the 2010s. |
| Frank Ocean | R&B | 2011 | Long Beach, United States | Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter whose albums channel ORANGE and Blonde reshaped modern R&B and indie pop. |
| Fatboy Slim | Electronic | 1996 | Brighton, United Kingdom | Norman Cook’s big-beat project; stadium-sized hits like “Praise You” and “The Rockafeller Skank” dominated late-’90s dance charts. |
| Flying Lotus | Electronic | 2006 | Los Angeles, United States | Experimental producer blending jazz, electronic and hip-hop; founder of Brainfeeder and acclaimed for boundary-pushing albums. |
| Five | Pop | 1997 | London, United Kingdom | British boy band from the late ’90s with international hits like “Everybody Get Up” and strong global sales. |
| Flo Rida | Hip Hop | 2007 | Carol City (Miami), United States | Rapper who scored massive pop-rap hits, notably “Low”, and sustained radio presence with danceable singles. |
| Flaming Lips | Rock | 1983 | Oklahoma City, United States | Psychedelic/experimental rock band known for The Soft Bulletin, creative live spectacles and a long, adventurous discography. |
| Frank Zappa | Rock | 1966 | Baltimore, United States | Prolific composer, guitarist and satirist who led the Mothers of Invention; noted for genre-defying music and social commentary. |
| Four Tet | Electronic | 1998 | London, United Kingdom | Kieran Hebden’s influential electronic project mixing folk and IDM; acclaimed for intricate, melodic productions. |
| Filter | Rock | 1993 | Cleveland, United States | Industrial-tinged rock band known for “Hey Man, Nice Shot” and radio hits in the mid-’90s and early 2000s. |
| Fun | Pop | 2008 | New York City, United States | Pop-rock trio that reached mainstream fame with the chart-topping anthem “We Are Young”. |
| Finneas | Pop | 2016 | Los Angeles, United States | Singer-songwriter and producer (Billie Eilish’s collaborator); Grammy-winning producer who also records successful solo material. |
| Foxygen | Rock | 2005 | Los Angeles, United States | Indie duo noted for retro-psychedelic sound and theatrical albums like We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic. |
| Friendly Fires | Rock | 2006 | St Albans, United Kingdom | Dance-inflected indie rock band whose energetic debut and singles earned critical praise and festival acclaim. |
| Future Islands | Rock | 2006 | Baltimore, United States | Synth-driven indie band known for emotional performances and breakthrough single “Seasons (Waiting on You)”. |
| Fugees | Hip Hop | 1994 | South Orange, United States | Hip hop trio (Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Pras) whose album The Score produced worldwide hits and critical acclaim. |
| Fun Lovin’ Criminals | Rock | 1993 | New York City, United States | Eclectic NYC band blending rock, hip hop and funk; best known for the single “Scooby Snacks”. |
| Feist | Pop | 1999 | Calgary, Canada | Canadian singer-songwriter whose album The Reminder and single “1234” brought global recognition and indie-pop success. |
| Flume | Electronic | 2012 | Sydney, Australia | Australian producer who broke out with a self-titled debut, winning multiple ARIA awards and international acclaim. |
| Foals | Rock | 2005 | Oxford, United Kingdom | Mathy indie-rock band known for intricate rhythms, strong singles and dynamic live performances. |
| Florence + the Machine | Pop | 2007 | London, United Kingdom | Baroque pop/indie act led by Florence Welch; breakthrough with “Dog Days Are Over” and critically lauded debut. |
| Fat Joe | Hip Hop | 1993 | Bronx, United States | Longstanding rapper from the Bronx with hits like “What’s Luv?” and a durable presence in hip-hop since the ’90s. |
| Fantastic Negrito | Blues | 2015 | Oakland, United States | Rootsy singer-songwriter who won multiple Grammys for Best Contemporary Blues Album with raw, soulful recordings. |
| Flipper | Punk | 1979 | San Francisco, United States | Influential punk band known for noisy, slow-tempo experimental sound that impacted alternative rock. |
| FIDLAR | Rock | 2009 | Los Angeles, United States | Garage/surf-punk quartet known for raucous energy and songs about youth, excess and DIY spirit. |
| Fitz and The Tantrums | Soul | 2008 | Los Angeles, United States | Neo-soul/pop band that scored radio hits like “HandClap” and built a reputation for catchy, upbeat tunes. |
| Foreigner | Rock | 1976 | New York City, United States | Arena-rock outfit responsible for enduring hits like “I Want to Know What Love Is” and massive stadium success. |
| Fairuz | World | 1950 | Beirut, Lebanon | Legendary Lebanese vocalist and cultural icon with a career spanning decades and enormous influence across the Arab world. |
| Foxy Brown | Hip Hop | 1996 | Brooklyn, United States | Prominent late-’90s rapper whose debut Ill Na Na and high-profile collaborations established her profile. |
| Fat Freddy’s Drop | Reggae | 1999 | Wellington, New Zealand | New Zealand dub/reggae collective known for groove-heavy live shows and acclaimed albums. |
| Faith Hill | Country | 1993 | Ridgeland, United States | Country superstar with crossover pop hits, multiple Grammys and sustained commercial success since the ’90s. |
| Frank Turner | Rock | 2005 | Winchester, United Kingdom | Former hardcore frontman turned folk-punk solo artist known for earnest songwriting and energetic live shows. |
| Frankie Knuckles | Electronic | c. 1982 | New York City, United States | Pioneering DJ/producer widely credited as the “Godfather of House” for shaping Chicago house and dance music. |
| Four Tops | Soul | 1953 | Detroit, United States | Distinguished Motown vocal group with classics like “I Can’t Help Myself” and decades of influence in soul music. |
| Frankie Goes to Hollywood | Pop | 1980 | Liverpool, United Kingdom | 1980s pop band known for controversial hits “Relax” and “Two Tribes” and major chart impact. |
| Françoise Hardy | Pop | 1962 | Paris, France | French pop icon of the 1960s, famed for chic songwriting and hits such as “Tous les garçons et les filles”. |
| Frightened Rabbit | Rock | 2003 | Selkirk, United Kingdom | Scottish indie band known for emotionally raw albums like The Midnight Organ Fight and passionate live shows. |
| Fischerspooner | Electronic | 2001 | New York City, United States | Electroclash duo known for the dance hit “Emerge” and multimedia performance art. |
| Fontaines D.C. | Rock | 2014 | Dublin, Ireland | Post-punk band from Dublin acclaimed for their debut Dogrel and literate, evocative songwriting. |
| Flogging Molly | Rock | 1997 | Los Angeles, United States | Celtic punk band blending Irish tradition and punk energy, known for raucous festival performances. |
| Frankmusik | Pop | 2007 | Manchester, United Kingdom | Synth-pop artist and producer who gained early online buzz and released glossy electro-pop albums. |
| Field Music | Rock | 2004 | Sunderland, United Kingdom | Art-pop/indie group praised for inventive arrangements and smart, melody-driven albums. |
| Fatman Scoop | Hip Hop | 2003 | New York City, United States | Hypeman and vocalist known for the club anthem “Be Faithful” and high-energy guest appearances. |
| FKA twigs | Electronic | 2012 | Cheltenham, United Kingdom | Multi-disciplinary artist whose early EPs and debut LP meld R&B, electronic and avant-pop with striking visuals. |
| Front 242 | Electronic | 1982 | Brussels, Belgium | Belgian electronic/EBM pioneers whose early-’80s releases shaped industrial dance and club music internationally. |
| Fountains of Wayne | Rock | 1996 | New York City, United States | Power-pop band best known for the satirical hit “Stacy’s Mom” and sharp melodic songwriting. |
| Frankie Valli | Pop | 1953 | Newark, United States | Lead voice of The Four Seasons, famed for a distinctive falsetto and numerous pop hits across decades. |
| Fontella Bass | Soul | 1965 | St. Louis, United States | Soul singer best known for the 1965 hit “Rescue Me”, a staple of classic R&B radio. |
Descriptions
Fiona Apple
Franz Ferdinand
Fleetwood Mac
Foo Fighters
Frank Sinatra
Fats Domino
Fall Out Boy
Fleet Foxes
Faith No More
Foster the People
Future
Frank Ocean
Fatboy Slim
Flying Lotus
Five
Flo Rida
Flaming Lips
Frank Zappa
Four Tet
Filter
Fun
Finneas
Foxygen
Friendly Fires
Future Islands
Fugees
Fun Lovin’ Criminals
Feist
Flume
Foals
Florence + the Machine
Fat Joe
Fantastic Negrito
Flipper
FIDLAR
Fitz and The Tantrums
Foreigner
Fairuz
Foxy Brown
Fat Freddy’s Drop
Faith Hill
Frank Turner
Frankie Knuckles
Four Tops
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Françoise Hardy
Frightened Rabbit
Fischerspooner
Fontaines D.C.
Flogging Molly
Frankmusik
Field Music
Fatman Scoop
FKA twigs
Front 242
Fountains of Wayne
Frankie Valli
Fontella Bass