This list includes 81 Music artists that start with M, from “M.I.A.” to “The Manhattan Transfer”. It spans solo acts, bands, DJs and producers across genres and eras, with global origins. Use it to build playlists, research careers, or find artists to feature in articles or sets.
Music artists that start with M are musicians and groups whose stage or band names begin with the letter M. Many have influenced pop and alternative movements, from M.I.A.’s genre-blending work to The Manhattan Transfer’s jazz harmonies.
Below you’ll find the table with Artist, Primary genre, Debut year, and Origin.
Artist: The name you’ll search for or cite, making it easy to identify each performer or band at a glance.
Primary genre: Shows the main musical style, which helps you group artists and build genre-focused playlists or research lists.
Debut year: Lists the year of first release or formation, so you can place artists in historical context and timeline research.
Origin: Gives the city and country associated with the artist, which helps you explore regional scenes or cultural influences.
Music artists that start with M
| Name | Primary genre | Debut year | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madonna | Pop | 1982 | Bay City, United States |
| Michael Jackson | Pop | 1964 | Gary, United States |
| Mariah Carey | Pop | 1990 | Huntington, United States |
| Metallica | Heavy metal | 1981 | Los Angeles, United States |
| Muse | Alternative rock | 1994 | Teignmouth, United Kingdom |
| My Chemical Romance | Alternative rock | 2001 | Newark, United States |
| Mötley Crüe | Glam metal | 1981 | Los Angeles, United States |
| Motörhead | Heavy metal | 1975 | London, United Kingdom |
| Miles Davis | Jazz | 1944 | Alton, United States |
| Marvin Gaye | Soul | 1961 | Washington, United States |
| Mary J. Blige | R&B | 1992 | Yonkers, United States |
| Modest Mouse | Indie rock | 1992 | Issaquah, United States |
| Massive Attack | Trip hop | 1988 | Bristol, United Kingdom |
| Motorpsycho | Rock | 1989 | Trondheim, Norway |
| Madlib | Hip hop | 1993 | Oxnard, United States |
| M.I.A. | Electronic | 2003 | London, United Kingdom |
| Macklemore | Hip hop | 2000 | Seattle, United States |
| Missy Elliott | Hip hop | 1991 | Portsmouth, United States |
| Miguel | R&B | 2007 | Los Angeles, United States |
| Morrissey | Alternative rock | 1988 | Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Mark Ronson | Pop | 2003 | London, United Kingdom |
| Megan Thee Stallion | Hip hop | 2016 | Houston, United States |
| My Bloody Valentine | Shoegaze | 1983 | Dublin, Ireland |
| Michael Bublé | Jazz pop | 2000 | Burnaby, Canada |
| Machine Gun Kelly | Hip hop/Pop punk | 2006 | Cleveland, United States |
| Method Man | Hip hop | 1992 | Hempstead, United States |
| My Morning Jacket | Indie rock | 1998 | Louisville, United States |
| Marc Anthony | Salsa | 1993 | New York City, United States |
| The Manhattan Transfer | Vocal jazz | 1969 | New York City, United States |
| Megadeth | Thrash metal | 1983 | Los Angeles, United States |
| M83 | Electronic | 2001 | Antibes, France |
| Muddy Waters | Blues | 1941 | Rolling Fork, United States |
| Mudvayne | Nu metal | 1996 | Peoria, United States |
| Miranda Lambert | Country | 2001 | Longview, United States |
| Manu Chao | World | 1998 | Paris, France |
| Michael Kiwanuka | Soul | 2012 | London, United Kingdom |
| Miley Cyrus | Pop | 2007 | Franklin, United States |
| Monkees | Pop rock | 1965 | Los Angeles, United States |
| Mastodon | Progressive metal | 2000 | Atlanta, United States |
| MC Hammer | Hip hop | 1987 | Oakland, United States |
| Mac Miller | Hip hop | 2007 | Pittsburgh, United States |
| Migos | Hip hop | 2009 | Lawrenceville, United States |
| Mobb Deep | Hip hop | 1992 | Queens, United States |
| Maroon 5 | Pop rock | 2002 | Los Angeles, United States |
| Mumford & Sons | Folk rock | 2007 | London, United Kingdom |
| Marilyn Manson | Industrial metal | 1989 | Fort Lauderdale, United States |
| Motion City Soundtrack | Pop punk | 1997 | Minneapolis, United States |
| Marc Bolan | Glam rock | 1967 | London, United Kingdom |
| Mulatu Astatke | Ethio-jazz | 1960s | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Mitski | Indie rock | 2012 | New York City, United States |
| Moby | Electronic | 1991 | New York City, United States |
| MØ | Pop | 2012 | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Mark Knopfler | Rock | 1977 | Glasgow, United Kingdom |
| Mandy Moore | Pop | 1999 | Orlando, United States |
| Macy Gray | Soul | 1998 | Canton, United States |
| The Magnetic Fields | Indie pop | 1989 | Boston, United States |
| Moderat | Electronic | 2002 | Berlin, Germany |
| Moody Blues | Progressive rock | 1964 | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Meat Loaf | Rock | 1971 | Dallas, United States |
| Martha & the Vandellas | Soul | 1962 | Detroit, United States |
| Manowar | Heavy metal | 1980 | Auburn, United States |
| Morcheeba | Trip hop | 1995 | London, United Kingdom |
| Moonspell | Gothic metal | 1992 | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Maxwell | R&B | 1996 | Boston, United States |
| Monica | R&B | 1995 | Atlanta, United States |
| Melissa Etheridge | Rock | 1988 | Leavenworth, United States |
| Musical Youth | Reggae | 1979 | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Mac DeMarco | Indie rock | 2012 | Duncan, Canada |
| Marina | Pop | 2009 | Abergavenny, United Kingdom |
| Mike Oldfield | Progressive rock | 1973 | Reading, United Kingdom |
| Moloko | Electronic | 1994 | Sheffield, United Kingdom |
| Meshuggah | Extreme metal | 1987 | Umeå, Sweden |
| Motionless in White | Metalcore | 2005 | Scranton, United States |
| Madness | Ska | 1976 | London, United Kingdom |
| Men at Work | New wave | 1979 | Melbourne, Australia |
| Maxïmo Park | Indie rock | 2000 | Newcastle, United Kingdom |
| Melvins | Sludge metal | 1983 | Montesano, United States |
| Maria Callas | Opera | 1935 | New York City, United States |
| Manic Street Preachers | Alternative rock | 1986 | Blackwood, United Kingdom |
| Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch | Hip hop | 1991 | Boston, United States |
| Modjo | House | 1998 | Paris, France |