This list includes 59 Music artists that start with H, from “H.E.R.” to “Hüsker Dü”. It covers solo stars, influential bands, and DJs across genres, useful for research and playlist building.

Music artists that start with H are performers, bands, or DJs whose names begin with the letter H. They include global chart-toppers and underground acts that influenced styles like R&B, punk, and electronic music.

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

Artist: The stage or group name, so you can quickly identify and look up recordings or shows.

Primary genre: The main musical style associated with each artist, helping you narrow choices for playlists.

Debut year: The year of first release or official formation, letting you trace an artist’s era and evolution.

Origin: City and country where the artist started, useful for spotting regional scenes and cultural context.

Music artists that start with H

Name Primary Genre Debut Year Origin Description
Halsey pop 2014 Edison, New Jersey, USA Singer-songwriter known for confessional pop hits like “Without Me” and “Closer” collaborations; breakout via social media and 2015 debut LP Badlands.
Harry Styles pop rock 2017 Holmes Chapel, England, UK Former One Direction member turned solo star, noted for retro-leaning pop rock and hits like “Sign of the Times” and “As It Was.”
Hozier indie rock / soul 2013 Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland Irish singer-songwriter who broke out with “Take Me to Church”; blends soul, blues and indie rock in acclaimed debut album.
Heart rock 1973 Seattle, Washington, USA Ann and Nancy Wilson’s band famous for arena rock anthems like “Barracuda” and “Alone”; major 1970s–80s commercial success.
Hole alternative rock 1989 Los Angeles, California, USA Courtney Love–fronted band known for raw grunge-era albums like Live Through This and feminist-tinged songwriting.
Haim pop rock / R&B 2007 Los Angeles, California, USA Three sisters blending pop, rock and R&B; known for tight harmonies and the hit album Days Are Gone.
Hüsker Dü punk / alternative rock 1979 St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Influential hardcore-to-alt-rock band whose Zen Arcade and subsequent records helped shape American alternative rock.
Human League synth-pop 1977 Sheffield, England, UK Pioneering British electronic pop act behind global hit “Don’t You Want Me” and glossy 1980s synth production.
Hanson pop 1992 Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA Sibling trio who scored a worldwide hit with “MMMBop” and maintained an independent career thereafter.
Hoobastank alternative rock 1994 Agoura Hills, California, USA Known for the worldwide hit “The Reason” and mainstream rock radio presence in the early 2000s.
Hot Chip electronic / indie dance 2000 London, England, UK British synth-pop/electronic group noted for witty lyrics, danceable synths and songs like “Over and Over.”
Hot Hot Heat indie rock 1999 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Early-2000s Canadian indie band with angular pop singles like “Bandages.”
House of Pain hip hop 1991 Los Angeles, California, USA Irish-American rap trio best known for the party anthem “Jump Around.”
Heaven 17 synth-pop 1980 Sheffield, England, UK British synth trio formed from Human League offshoots; had 1980s hits including “Temptation.”
Hot Tuna blues rock 1969 San Francisco, California, USA Acoustic and electric offshoot of Jefferson Airplane led by Jorma Kaukonen, famed for rootsy live shows.
H.E.R. R&B / soul 2016 Vallejo, California, USA Grammy-winning contemporary R&B artist known for smoky vocals, musicianship and songs like “Best Part” (with Daniel Caesar).
Herbie Hancock jazz / fusion 1962 Chicago, Illinois, USA Celebrated pianist and composer whose career spans acoustic jazz to electronic fusion hits like “Chameleon.”
Hank Williams country 1946 Mount Olive, Alabama, USA Foundational country music singer-songwriter, author of classics like “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.”
Hall & Oates pop rock / soul 1970 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Duo Daryl Hall and John Oates blended soul and pop for hits such as “Maneater” and “Rich Girl.”
Hollies pop rock 1962 Manchester, England, UK British Invasion group known for tight harmonies and hits like “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.”
Hot 8 Brass Band brass / jazz 1995 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Contemporary New Orleans brass band mixing jazz, hip hop and local parade traditions; known for spirited live shows.
Hayley Williams alternative pop 2020 Meridian, Mississippi, USA Frontwoman of Paramore who launched a solo career with emotive, atmospheric pop-rock releases from 2020 onward.
Hoagy Carmichael jazz / pop 1927 Bloomington, Indiana, USA Early American songwriter and performer behind standards like “Stardust” and active in recordings and films.
Howlin’ Wolf blues 1951 White Station, Mississippi, USA Powerful-voiced Delta bluesman influential to rock and blues, famed for classics like “Smokestack Lightning.”
Hilary Duff pop 2002 Houston, Texas, USA Actress-turned-pop singer who scored mainstream success with her early-2000s album Metamorphosis.
HIM gothic rock 1991 Helsinki, Finland Finnish rock band led by Ville Valo mixing metal and dark pop, known internationally for “Join Me in Death.”
Hercules and Love Affair electronic / dance 2004 New York City, New York, USA Andy Butler’s dance project known for disco-tinged house music and the club hit “Blind.”
Half Moon Run indie rock 2009 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Canadian multi-instrumentalist band blending brooding indie rock with intricate harmonies and layered arrangements.
Hardwell EDM 2002 Breda, Netherlands Dutch DJ and producer who rose to international fame in big-room EDM and festival headlining.
Highly Suspect rock 2009 Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA Trio blending bluesy rock, hard rock and alt influences; known for singles like “Lydia.”
Hollywood Undead rap rock 2005 Los Angeles, California, USA Hip-hop/rock collective noted for masked personas and crossover singles like “Undead.”
Heaven Shall Burn metalcore 1995 Saalfeld, Germany German metalcore band combining heavy riffs with melodic elements and political lyrics.
Hooverphonic trip hop / dream pop 1995 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium Belgian band blending trip-hop, orchestral pop and cinematic arrangements, known for “Mad About You.”
Hyde rock 2001 Wakayama, Japan Vocalist of L’Arc~en~Ciel who has a successful solo career exploring rock and electronic textures.
Hey Monday pop punk 2008 West Palm Beach, Florida, USA Short-lived American pop-punk band known for upbeat hooks and the single “Homecoming.”
Highwomen country 2019 Nashville, Tennessee, USA All-star country supergroup centered on women artists, noted for harmonies and a self-titled 2019 album.
Hives garage rock 1993 Fagersta, Sweden High-energy Swedish rock band that helped spark garage revival with songs like “Hate to Say I Told You So.”
Hellyeah metal 2006 Dallas, Texas, USA Heavy metal supergroup featuring members of Pantera and Mudvayne; known for groove-driven hard rock.
Hillsong United worship 1998 Sydney, Australia Church-origin worship band that achieved global reach with modern worship anthems sung in churches worldwide.
Hurts synth-pop 2009 Manchester, England, UK Duo blending dramatic synth arrangements with pop songwriting, known for “Wonderful Life.”
HamsandwicH indie rock 2003 Cork, Ireland Irish indie-pop band noted for witty lyrics, catchy hooks and a devoted domestic following.
Hard-Fi indie rock 2003 Staines, England, UK British band mixing danceable rock and sharp social lyrics; known for the hit “Hard to Beat.”
Halestorm hard rock 1997 Red Lion, Pennsylvania, USA Rock band fronted by Lzzy Hale with powerful vocals and arena-ready anthems like “Love Bites (So Do I).”
Helloween power metal 1984 Hamburg, Germany Pioneering German metal band credited with founding melodic power metal and albums like Keeper of the Seven Keys.
Heartless Bastards indie rock 2004 Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Americana-tinged indie rock band led by Erika Wennerstrom, noted for soulful voice and guitar-driven songs.
Haddaway dance / eurodance 1993 Trinidad and Tobago / Germany Eurodance singer best known for the enduring club classic “What Is Love.”
Holly Humberstone indie pop 2019 Grantham, England, UK English singer-songwriter who gained attention for intimate, emotive pop and critically praised early EPs.
Hoodie Allen hip hop 2011 Plainview, New York, USA Independent rapper who blended witty lyrics and pop hooks, building a large online fanbase.
Horslips Celtic rock 1970 Dublin, Ireland Early Celtic rock pioneers fusing traditional Irish music with rock instrumentation in the 1970s.
Hoodoo Gurus rock 1981 Sydney, Australia Australian rock band known for jangly guitar pop and enduring hits across the 1980s and beyond.
Hootie & the Blowfish pop rock 1986 Columbia, South Carolina, USA 1990s mainstream rock band who scored massive success with Cracked Rear View and songs like “Hold My Hand.”
Hayseed Dixie bluegrass / rock 1996 Virginia, USA Acoustic rockers known for bluegrass-style covers of rock and metal songs and lively live shows.
Headhunterz hardstyle 2005 Veenendaal, Netherlands Influential Dutch hardstyle DJ/producer who helped mainstream the festival hardstyle sound.
Hudson Mohawke electronic 2009 Glasgow, Scotland, UK Producer and performer mixing hip-hop, electronic and experimental sounds; associated with Warp Records.
Hot Snakes post-hardcore 1999 San Diego, California, USA Garage-tinged post-hardcore band featuring members of Drive Like Jehu; noted for urgent, taut songs.
Hot Club of Cowtown western swing 1997 Santa Monica, California, USA Trio reviving western swing and hot jazz with spirited musicianship and vintage American songcraft.
House of Heroes alternative rock 1996 Columbus, Ohio, USA American rock band blending pop hooks, progressive arrangements and energetic live shows.
Herb Alpert jazz / pop 1962 Los Angeles, California, USA Trumpeter, bandleader and A&M co-founder known for Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass and many instrumental hits.
Harmonia krautrock / ambient 1973 Düsseldorf, Germany Short-lived German supergroup merging electronic textures and experimental rock; influential on ambient and electronic music.

Descriptions

Halsey
Harry Styles
Hozier
Heart
Hole
Haim
Hüsker Dü
Human League
Hanson
Hoobastank
Hot Chip
Hot Hot Heat
House of Pain
Heaven 17
Hot Tuna
H.E.R.
Herbie Hancock
Hank Williams
Hall & Oates
Hollies
Hot 8 Brass Band
Hayley Williams
Hoagy Carmichael
Howlin’ Wolf
Hilary Duff
HIM
Hercules and Love Affair
Half Moon Run
Hardwell
Highly Suspect
Hollywood Undead
Heaven Shall Burn
Hooverphonic
Hyde
Hey Monday
Highwomen
Hives
Hellyeah
Hillsong United
Hurts
HamsandwicH
Hard-Fi
Halestorm
Helloween
Heartless Bastards
Haddaway
Holly Humberstone
Hoodie Allen
Horslips
Hoodoo Gurus
Hootie & the Blowfish
Hayseed Dixie
Headhunterz
Hudson Mohawke
Hot Snakes
Hot Club of Cowtown
House of Heroes
Herb Alpert
Harmonia
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