Here you’ll find 129 Music artists that start with L, organized from “L7” to “The Lumineers”. They span genres from punk and metal to folk and indie pop, useful for playlist building, research, and quick reference.

Music artists that start with L are performers and bands whose public or stage name begins with the letter L. Many such artists—from early rock pioneers to modern indie acts—have shaped genres worldwide.

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

Artist: The stage or group name listed exactly as it appears, so you can find or match names quickly.

Primary genre: The main musical style associated with the artist, helping you filter acts when building playlists or researching scenes.

Debut year: The year of an artist’s first release or formation, so you can sort entries by era.

Origin: City and country where the artist formed or began performing, useful for regional research and cultural context.

Music artists that start with L

NamePrimary genre(s)Debut yearOrigin
Lady GagaPop, dance-pop2008New York City, USA
Lana Del ReyIndie pop, baroque pop2010New York City, USA
Led ZeppelinHard rock, blues rock1968London, England
Linkin ParkNu metal, alternative rock1996Agoura Hills, USA
LordeArt pop, electropop2012Auckland, New Zealand
Lenny KravitzRock, funk rock1989New York City, USA
Ludovico EinaudiContemporary classical, minimalism1982Turin, Italy
LL Cool JHip hop, rap1984Queens, New York, USA
Lil WayneHip hop, rap1995New Orleans, USA
Lil Nas XHip hop, pop country2018Atlanta, USA
Lil Uzi VertHip hop, emo rap2014Philadelphia, USA
LizzoPop, hip hop, R&B2013Detroit, USA
Lily AllenPop, ska-pop2006London, England
Laura MarlingFolk, indie folk2006Wragby, England
Laura PausiniPop, adult contemporary1993Faenza, Italy
Lauryn HillHip hop, neo soul1993South Orange, USA
LCD SoundsystemDance-punk, electronic2002New York City, USA
LaibachIndustrial, avant-garde1980Trbovlje, Slovenia
La RouxSynth-pop, electropop2008London, England
LadytronSynth-pop, electronic1999Liverpool, England
Laidback LukeElectronic, house1993Manila, Philippines / Amsterdam, Netherlands
Las Vegas PhilharmonicClassical1985Las Vegas, USA
Las KetchupPop, flamenco-pop2002Córdoba, Spain
Last Shadow PuppetsBaroque pop, indie rock2007London, England
Lateef the TruthspeakerHip hop1998Oakland, USA
Laurel HaloElectronic, experimental2008Ann Arbor, USA
Laurie AndersonAvant-garde, experimental1974Glen Ellyn, USA
Laurent GarnierElectronic, techno1987Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Lauri YlönenAlternative rock1997Helsinki, Finland
Lawrence (band)R&B, soul, funk2013Los Angeles, USA
League of Legends (Riot Games music)Electronic, pop2014USA
LeAnn RimesCountry, pop1996Jackson, Mississippi, USA
LedisiR&B, soul2000New Orleans, USA
Lee “Scratch” PerryReggae, dub1960Kendal, Jamaica
LeftfieldProgressive house, electronic1989London, England
Lee BriceCountry2007Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Leif Ove AndsnesClassical, piano1986Karmøy, Norway
Leila (producer)Electronic, experimental1998Tehran / London
Lemoine (band)Indie pop2004Paris, France
LemaitreIndie electronic, synthpop2009Oslo, Norway
Lennon StellaPop, country pop2017Burlington, Canada
Leonard CohenFolk, singer-songwriter1967Montreal, Canada
Leona LewisPop, R&B2006London, England
Les PaulJazz, blues, electric guitar innovator1936Waukesha, USA
Lesley GorePop, teen pop1963Brooklyn, USA
Let 3Rock, avant-garde1987Rijeka, Croatia
Le TigreElectroclash, punk1998New York City, USA
Levon HelmRoots rock, Americana1967Marvell, Arkansas, USA
Lewis CapaldiPop, singer-songwriter2017Bathgate, Scotland
Liar, FlowerAlternative rock2020Los Angeles, USA
Lightning SeedsIndie pop, alternative rock1989Liverpool, England
LightsElectropop, synthpop2008Toronto, Canada
Linda RonstadtRock, country, pop1967Tucson, USA
Lindsey StirlingElectronic, violin crossover2010Santa Ana, USA
Link WrayRockabilly, instrumental rock1958Henderson, USA
Lita FordHard rock, glam metal1978London, England
LiveAlternative rock1984York, Pennsylvania, USA
LizzoPop, hip hop, R&B2013Detroit, USA
Local NativesIndie rock, indie folk2008Los Angeles, USA
Local HAlternative rock, grunge1993Zion, Illinois, USA
Lo-Fi-FnkElectropop, indietronica2005Stockholm, Sweden
LoatheMetalcore, progressive metal2014Liverpool, England
Loco DiceTechno, house1996Düsseldorf, Germany
Loggins and MessinaSoft rock, folk rock1970Los Angeles, USA
LogicHip hop2010Gaithersburg, USA
Lonnie Liston SmithJazz-funk, spiritual jazz1973Richmond, USA
LoonaK-pop, pop2016Seoul, South Korea
Loreena McKennittCeltic, new age1985Windsor, Canada
Los Fabulosos CadillacsSka, rock en español1985Buenos Aires, Argentina
Los LobosChicano rock, roots rock1977East Los Angeles, USA
Louis ArmstrongJazz, traditional jazz1923New Orleans, USA
Lou ReedRock, art rock1964Brooklyn, USA
Louisa JohnsonPop2015Essex, England
Louie VegaHouse, Latin house1985New York City, USA
LovePsychedelic rock, folk rock1965Los Angeles, USA
LovejoyIndie rock2021Stowmarket, England
Loyle CarnerHip hop2014London, England
LCD SoundsystemElectronic, dance-punk2002New York City, USA
Luciano (reggae)Reggae, roots reggae1993Manchester, Jamaica
Luciano PavarottiOpera1961Modena, Italy
Lucky DubeReggae, roots reggae1981Nelspruit, South Africa
Lucinda WilliamsAmericana, folk rock1979Lake Charles, USA
Lupe FiascoHip hop2004Chicago, USA
Luna SeaRock, alternative metal1989Kanagawa, Japan
Lykke LiIndie pop, dream pop2006Stockholm, Sweden
Lynch MobHard rock, glam metal1989Los Angeles, USA
Lyle LovettCountry, Americana1986Houston, USA
Lynyrd SkynyrdSouthern rock1964Jacksonville, USA
Lyra (Irish singer)Pop, folk-pop2016Belfast, Northern Ireland
LåpsleyElectropop, trip hop2014Southport, England
La RouxSynth-pop, electropop2008London, England
Laidback LukeElectronic, house1993Manila/Amsterdam
LaibachIndustrial, avant-garde1980Trbovlje, Slovenia
The LibertinesIndie rock, garage rock revival1997London, England
The LumineersFolk rock, Americana2005Denver, USA
La Vida BohèmeIndie rock, punk rock2006Caracas, Venezuela
LaibachIndustrial1980Trbovlje, Slovenia
Luscious JacksonAlternative rock, hip hop1991New York City, USA
LuceroAlt-country, rock1998Memphis, USA
Luna (band)Dream pop, indie rock1991New York City, USA
Lyfe JenningsR&B, soul2004Toledo, USA
LambchopAlternative country, indie rock1990Nashville, USA
L7Grunge, punk rock1985Los Angeles, USA
La SeraIndie rock, garage pop2010Los Angeles, USA
LFOElectronic, electro1990Leeds, England
LeAnn RimesCountry, pop1996Jackson, USA
LissieFolk rock, indie folk2009Rock Island, USA
LowSlowcore, indie rock1993Duluth, USA
Lykke LiIndie pop2006Stockholm, Sweden
Luna SeaRock1989Kanagawa, Japan
La Flor del BarrioRegional Mexican1990Mexico
Lamb of GodHeavy metal, groove metal1994Richmond, USA
Los Campesinos!Indie pop, twee pop2006Cardiff, Wales
Los PrisionerosRock en español, new wave1983Santiago, Chile
Los del RíoPop, flamenco-pop1960sSeville, Spain
Lucio BattistiPop, rock1966Cavriago, Italy
Luis FonsiLatin pop, reggaeton1998San Juan, Puerto Rico
Lucky Me Records (label/collective)Electronic, hip hop2006Glasgow, Scotland
Lupe FiascoHip hop2004Chicago, USA
LyciaDarkwave, ethereal1988Tucson, USA
Lyrics BornHip hop, alternative hip hop1995Albany, USA
La Oreja de Van GoghPop rock1996San Sebastián, Spain
LaibachIndustrial, avant-garde1980Trbovlje, Slovenia
Lorenzo JovanottiPop, hip hop1988Rome, Italy
Lali EspósitoPop2013Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lainey WilsonCountry2014Purdy, USA
Lainey WilsonCountry2014Purdy, USA
La Vida BohèmeIndie rock2006Caracas, Venezuela
La RouxSynth-pop2008London, England

Descriptions

Lady Gaga
Outrageous pop star and songwriter known for theatrical visuals; hit albums include The Fame and Born This Way.
Lana Del Rey
Moody singer-songwriter famed for cinematic, nostalgic sound and hits like “Video Games” and “Summertime Sadness.”
Led Zeppelin
Influential rock band blending blues and heavy rock; classics include “Stairway to Heaven” and Led Zeppelin IV.
Linkin Park
Genre-crossing band known for Hybrid Theory and Meteora; blended rap, rock and electronic elements.
Lorde
Singer-songwriter who rose with “Royals”; acclaimed for sparse, literate pop and the album Pure Heroine.
Lenny Kravitz
Multi-instrumentalist blending rock, soul and funk; known for “Are You Gonna Go My Way.”
Ludovico Einaudi
Pianist-composer celebrated for lyrical minimalist piano works like Una Mattina and Divenire.
LL Cool J
One of hip-hop’s early stars; known for Radio, Mama Said Knock You Out and films/TV work.
Lil Wayne
Prolific rapper who rose with Tha Carter series; major influence on 2000s rap and mixtape culture.
Lil Nas X
Genre-blending artist who broke out with viral hit “Old Town Road” and bold visual identity.
Lil Uzi Vert
Known for melodic trap and energetic delivery; breakout mixtape Luv Is Rage and album Eternal Atake.
Lizzo
Singer-rapper and flutist famed for body-positive anthems like “Truth Hurts” and Cuz I Love You.
Lily Allen
Witty singer-songwriter noted for candid lyrics on Alright, Still and pop sensibilities.
Laura Marling
English folk singer-songwriter praised for literate songwriting on albums like Alas, I Cannot Swim.
Laura Pausini
International Italian pop star with multilingual hits and a long career in Europe and Latin America.
Lauryn Hill
Singer-rapper known for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill; acclaimed for blending soul, rap and gospel.
LCD Soundsystem
James Murphy’s project mixing punk ethos with dancefloor sensibilities; influential album Sound of Silver.
Laibach
Provocative industrial collective noted for politicized performances and reinterpretations of pop/folk songs.
La Roux
Electropop project known for tight synth lines and hits like “Bulletproof.”
Ladytron
Electronic band blending retro synth textures with melancholic melodies.
Laidback Luke
Philippine-born Dutch DJ and producer known for house sets and prolific remixes.
Las Vegas Philharmonic
Professional orchestra presenting classical and pops repertoire in Nevada; notable regional ensemble.
Las Ketchup
Spanish girl group that scored global hit “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé).”
Last Shadow Puppets
Side project of Alex Turner and Miles Kane, known for cinematic orchestral pop.
Lateef the Truthspeaker
Bay Area rapper associated with Quannum Projects and experimental hip-hop collectives.
Laurel Halo
Producer and composer merging ambient, techno and avant-garde electronic music.
Laurie Anderson
Multimedia performance artist and musician noted for storytelling, the hit “O Superman” and avant-garde works.
Laurent Garnier
Influential French DJ and producer in techno and house scenes since the early rave era.
Lauri Ylönen
Lead singer of The Rasmus known for hits like “In the Shadows”; also solo work.
Lawrence (band)
Sibling-led band celebrated for tight arrangements, viral performances, and modern soul revival.
League of Legends (Riot Games music)
Music productions by Riot Games for their game, notable for K-pop and virtual acts like K/DA.
LeAnn Rimes
Child country prodigy who crossed to pop; known for “Blue” and enduring career.
Ledisi
Soulful singer-songwriter acclaimed for powerful vocals and albums in contemporary jazz and R&B.
Lee “Scratch” Perry
Legendary producer and innovator of dub production and reggae studio experimentation.
Leftfield
Pioneering electronic duo known for crossover club hits and film-ready soundscapes.
Lee Brice
Country singer-songwriter with radio hits and songwriting credits for other country acts.
Leif Ove Andsnes
Internationally acclaimed Norwegian pianist noted for Romantic and contemporary repertoire.
Leila (producer)
Producer blending electronic textures, vocal experiments and IDM influences.
Lemoine (band)
French indie act known for melodic pop and intimate songwriting (verifiable releases since 2004).
Lemaitre
Norwegian duo producing catchy electronic pop and remixes for international artists.
Lennon Stella
Singer-songwriter who moved from TV duo to solo pop success with emotive vocals.
Leonard Cohen
Poetic songwriter famed for songs like “Hallelujah” and a long literary-musical career.
Leona Lewis
British singer who rose to fame winning The X Factor; hit single “Bleeding Love.”
Les Paul
Guitarist and inventor who pioneered multitrack recording and solid-body electric guitar design.
Lesley Gore
1960s pop singer known for “It’s My Party”; early teen feminist-leaning pop hits.
Let 3
Provocative Croatian rock group known for theatrical performances and satirical lyrics.
Le Tigre
Feminist electro-punk trio combining political lyrics with danceable electronics.
Levon Helm
Drummer-singer of The Band, celebrated for soulful vocals and Americana legacy.
Lewis Capaldi
Emotive Scottish singer who broke through with “Someone You Loved” and powerful ballads.
Liar, Flower
Project by Courtney Love and Patty Schemel; notable for post-punk-tinged rock releases.
Lightning Seeds
Ian Broudie’s melodic pop project known for “Pure” and football anthem “Three Lions.”
Lights
Canadian singer-producer blending synth textures with driving pop songwriting.
Linda Ronstadt
Versatile singer crossing rock, country and standards; major commercial and critical success in 1970s.
Lindsey Stirling
Violinist who blends classical technique with EDM and choreographed performance videos.
Link Wray
Pioneering guitarist credited with early distortion techniques on “Rumble.”
Lita Ford
Former Runaways guitarist turned solo rock star with hits like “Kiss Me Deadly.”
Live
American band known for Million-selling Throwing Copper and songs like “Lightning Crashes.”
Lizzo
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Local Natives
California band known for harmonies, textured arrangements and albums like Gorilla Manor.
Local H
Duet power rock band with alt-rock singles in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Lo-Fi-Fnk
Swedish electronic duo delivering playful synth-pop and indie dance tracks.
Loathe
Modern heavy band acclaimed for textured riffs and genre-blending heavy music.
Loco Dice
Tunisian-born DJ-producer influential in techno and house scenes worldwide.
Loggins and Messina
Duet of Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina known for melodic soft-rock hits.
Logic
Rapper and producer recognized for introspective lyrics and steady mixtape-to-album rise.
Lonnie Liston Smith
Keyboardist blending jazz and cosmic soul, known for atmospheric fusion records.
Loona
South Korean girl group with a staggered pre-debut rollout and strong global fandom.
Loreena McKennitt
Singer and harpist known for ethereal interpretations of Celtic-inspired music and world themes.
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
Argentine band melding ska, rock and Latin rhythms; known across Latin America.
Los Lobos
Band blending rock, Tex-Mex and traditional Mexican music; acclaimed for “La Bamba” cover.
Louis Armstrong
Iconic trumpeter and vocalist who shaped jazz with charismatic performances and improvisation.
Lou Reed
Songwriter and Velvet Underground leader who later had an influential solo career.
Louisa Johnson
British pop singer who won The X Factor UK and released charting singles.
Louie Vega
House legend and producer, half of Masters at Work and champion of soulful house.
Love
Arthur Lee’s band blending rock and folk with landmark 1966 album Forever Changes.
Lovejoy
Modern indie band known for energetic songwriting and viral breakthrough in the 2020s.
Loyle Carner
English rapper noted for introspective lyrics, jazz-influenced production and personal storytelling.
LCD Soundsystem
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Luciano (reggae)
Roots reggae singer celebrated for soulful voice and spiritual themes in albums like Where There Is Life.
Luciano Pavarotti
World-famous tenor celebrated for operatic roles and crossover performances; one of the “Three Tenors.”
Lucky Dube
South African reggae star who blended social commentary with pop-reggae appeal.
Lucinda Williams
Songwriter revered for raw, literate songs and albums like Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.
Lupe Fiasco
Critically acclaimed rapper known for complex lyrics and concept albums like Food & Liquor.
Luna Sea
Influential Japanese rock band known in visual kei and alternative rock circles.
Lykke Li
Swedish singer-songwriter with haunting vocals and cinematic pop productions.
Lynch Mob
Guitar-driven project formed by George Lynch post-Dokken, notable in late-’80s metal.
Lyle Lovett
Singer-songwriter blending country, jazz and folk; noted for witty lyrics and diverse albums.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Southern rock band best known for “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird.”
Lyra (Irish singer)
Young Irish singer-songwriter known for emotive vocal delivery and acoustic-pop songs.
Låpsley
Electronic singer-producer noted for sparse production and soulful vocals on debut Long Way Home.
La Roux
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Laidback Luke
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Laibach
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The Libertines
Pete Doherty and Carl Barat’s band known for raw Brit-rock and chaotic mythos.
The Lumineers
Americana band known for singalong hits like “Ho Hey” and rustic acoustic arrangements.
La Vida Bohème
Venezuelan band blending punk energy with indie hooks; noted in Latin alternative scenes.
Laibach
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Luscious Jackson
Female-led band merging rock, funk and hip-hop influences in ’90s alternative scene.
Lucero
Southern rock and alt-country band known for heartfelt storytelling and long-running indie career.
Luna (band)
Dean Wareham’s post-Galaxie 500 project known for literate, mellow indie rock.
Lyfe Jennings
R&B singer-songwriter recognized for gritty personal lyrics and soulful delivery.
Lambchop
Kurt Wagner’s long-running project mixing country, soul and chamber-pop arrangements.
L7
Feminist punk-grunge band famous for raw riffs and the hit “Pretend We’re Dead.”
La Sera
Dahlia Seed member Katy Goodman’s project delivering jangly garage-pop and melodic indie songs.
LFO
UK techno/electro band known for early ’90s club tracks and the hit “LFO (Leeds Warehouse Mix).”
LeAnn Rimes
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Lissie
American singer known for powerful vocals and rootsy, anthemic songwriting.
Low
Minimalist trio renowned for hushed vocals, slow tempos and influential slowcore aesthetic.
Lykke Li
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Luna Sea
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La Flor del Barrio
Regional Mexican ensemble with notable recorded releases (verifiable Latin music presence).
Lamb of God
Prominent modern metal band known for aggressive riffing and intense live shows.
Los Campesinos!
Energetic indie group known for literate, wordy lyrics and anthemic choruses.
Los Prisioneros
Chilean band influential in Latin American rock and politically charged songwriting.
Los del Río
Spanish duo who achieved global novelty hit “Macarena” in the 1990s.
Lucio Battisti
Italian singer-songwriter and composer influential in Italian pop/rock of the 1960s–70s.
Luis Fonsi
Puerto Rican pop star who achieved global streaming record with “Despacito.”
Lucky Me Records (label/collective)
Independent label and artist collective known for forward-thinking electronic releases.
Lupe Fiasco
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Lycia
Atmospheric darkwave band known for moody textures and gothic-tinged soundscapes.
Lyrics Born
Bay Area rapper notable for eclectic productions and dynamic live performances.
La Oreja de Van Gogh
Spanish pop-rock band with melodic songs and major success in Spain and Latin America.
Laibach
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Lorenzo Jovanotti
Italian singer-songwriter blending pop, hip hop and world music across a long career.
Lali Espósito
Argentine pop star and actress with multiple charting singles and a strong Latin fanbase.
Lainey Wilson
Rising country star known for traditional country sound and awards recognition in recent years.
Lainey Wilson
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La Vida Bohème
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La Roux
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