This list includes 31 Music artists that start with X, from “X” to “Xzibit”. It covers solo acts, bands, and DJs across genres and eras, useful for playlist building, research, journalism, or casual discovery.
Music artists that start with X are performers and groups whose stage or band name begins with the letter X. They range from the Los Angeles punk band “X” to rapper Xzibit, showing the letter’s use across genres and decades.
Below you’ll find the table with Primary genre, Debut year, and Origin.
Artist: You see the performer or band’s public name, so you can find recordings, credits, or artist pages quickly.
Primary genre: Shows the main style associated with the artist, helping you filter and build genre-focused playlists.
Debut year: Lists the year of the artist’s first release or formation, helping you place them on a historical timeline.
Origin: Gives the city and country where the artist began, helping you explore geographic trends and regional music scenes.
Music artists that start with X
| Name | Primary genre | Debut year | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | Punk rock | 1977 | Los Angeles, United States |
| X Japan | Heavy metal | 1982 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Xzibit | Hip hop | 1996 | Los Angeles, United States |
| XTC | Rock / New wave | 1972 | Swindon, England |
| X-Ray Spex | Punk | 1976 | London, England |
| X Ambassadors | Alternative rock | 2009 | Ithaca, United States |
| Xiu Xiu | Experimental | 2002 | San Jose, United States |
| Xscape | R&B | 1992 | Atlanta, United States |
| XXXTentacion | Hip hop / Emo rap | 2013 | Plantation, United States |
| Xymox | Darkwave | 1981 | Nijmegen, Netherlands |
| Xandria | Symphonic metal | 1994 | Bielefeld, Germany |
| Xentrix | Thrash metal | 1986 | Liverpool, England |
| Xasthur | Black metal | 1995 | United States |
| Xploding Plastix | Electronic | 1999 | Oslo, Norway |
| X-Press 2 | Electronic / House | 1993 | London, England |
| X-Perience | Synthpop | 1995 | Berlin, Germany |
| Xaphoon Jones | Hip hop / Producer | 2008 | New York, United States |
| Xuxa | Pop / Children’s music | 1986 | Santa Rosa, Brazil |
| Xavier Cugat | Latin / Big band | 1928 | Barcelona, Spain |
| Xavier Rudd | Folk / Roots | 2002 | Torquay, Australia |
| Xavier Naidoo | Soul / R&B | 1994 | Mannheim, Germany |
| X-Ecutioners | Turntablism / Hip hop | 1994 | New York, United States |
| XYLØ | Electropop | 2015 | Los Angeles, United States |
| Xibalba | Hardcore / Deathcore | 2007 | Pomona, United States |
| Xeno & Oaklander | Synthpop / Coldwave | 2004 | Brooklyn, United States |
| Xmal Deutschland | Gothic rock / Post-punk | 1980 | Hamburg, Germany |
| X1 | K-pop | 2019 | Seoul, South Korea |
| XG | J-pop / K-pop fusion | 2022 | Tokyo, Japan |
| X-Clan | Hip hop | 1989 | Brooklyn, United States |
| Xenia Rubinos | R&B / Experimental | 2011 | New York, United States |
| X-Pression (X-Press 2 member project) | Electronic | 1990s | London, England |
Descriptions
X
Influential LA punk band from the late 1970s, noted for raw albums like Los Angeles and a seminal role in the US punk scene.
X Japan
Pioneering visual-kei metal band whose dramatic ballads and epics like “Kurenai” and “Endless Rain” shaped Japanese rock globally.
Xzibit
West Coast rapper and actor, debut album At the Speed of Life; later hosted TV’s Pimp My Ride and collaborated widely in hip hop.
XTC
English rock/new-wave band known for smart songwriting and hits like “Making Plans for Nigel” and “Senses Working Overtime.”
X-Ray Spex
1970s British punk band fronted by Poly Styrene, famous for the anthem “Oh Bondage Up Yours!” and confrontational feminist lyrics.
X Ambassadors
American rock band known for anthemic singles “Renegades” and “Unsteady,” with mainstream radio and sync success.
Xiu Xiu
Avant-garde art-rock project led by Jamie Stewart, noted for intense, boundary-pushing albums and emotionally raw songwriting.
Xscape
1990s Atlanta R&B quartet with hits like “Just Kickin’ It” and “Who Can I Run To,” key to the era’s female-group sound.
XXXTentacion
Controversial SoundCloud-era rapper and singer whose raw songs like “SAD!” gained massive streaming success and major cultural impact.
Xymox
Also known as Clan of Xymox, influential Dutch darkwave band from the 1980s with atmospheric post‑punk singles.
Xandria
German metal band combining orchestral, gothic and metal elements, known in the European symphonic-metal scene.
Xentrix
Part of Britain’s late-80s thrash movement, noted for technical riffs and albums such as Shattered Existence.
Xasthur
One-man U.S. black metal project known for atmospheric, depressive compositions that built a cult following in extreme metal circles.
Xploding Plastix
Norwegian electronic duo blending jazz, breakbeat and downtempo, praised for cinematic production and eclectic instrumental tracks.
X-Press 2
British dance trio best known for the 2002 crossover single “Lazy” featuring David Byrne and club-focused releases.
X-Perience
German synthpop/pop band famous for 1990s hit “A Neverending Dream” and radio-friendly electronic melodies.
Xaphoon Jones
Producer and rapper (Chiddy Bang collaborator) known for inventive sampling and college-rap era hits.
Xuxa
Brazilian TV star and pop singer whose 1980s–90s children’s programs and albums made her an international household name in Latin America.
Xavier Cugat
Spanish-born bandleader who popularized Latin dance music in U.S. big-band and film eras, a major figure in 20th-century Latin popular music.
Xavier Rudd
Australian multi-instrumentalist known for soulful, environmentally conscious roots music and one-man-band performances.
Xavier Naidoo
German soul singer and founding member of Söhne Mannheims, noted for chart success and a distinctive, emotive vocal style.
X-Ecutioners
Influential DJ/turntablist collective known for technical scratching, battle success and collaborative hip‑hop albums.
XYLØ
Electropop act (initially a duo) known for glossy singles like “America” and modern pop production.
Xibalba
U.S. hardcore band blending metallic intensity with dark, heavy breakdowns; notable in the contemporary heavy scene.
Xeno & Oaklander
Analog-synth duo creating minimalist coldwave and synth-pop with strong retro aesthetics and critically noted LPs.
Xmal Deutschland
German post-punk/goth band prominent in the 1980s European underground with a haunting, artful sound.
X1
Project boy group formed via Produce X 101; major debut in 2019 but short-lived due to internal controversy and disbandment.
XG
Emerging Japanese girl group with global ambitions, notable for polished pop production and international promotion since 2022.
X-Clan
Politically charged hip hop collective known for Afrocentric themes, funk-influenced production and cult-classic recordings.
Xenia Rubinos
Genre-blending singer-songwriter praised for inventive arrangements and albums addressing identity, race and family.
X-Pression (X-Press 2 member project)
Associated project from the X-Press 2 scene; known for club-oriented electronic releases (included for its X-leading credit and dance relevance).