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These are Young Europeans’ Favorite Musicians

Who are the most favorite stars in music right now? We asked European 13-39-year-olds to tell us their favorites…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Eminem surprisingly tops the overall list of favorite artists in the region—but there are differences between top faves per generations and countries
  • European Gen Z and Millennials only have one artist in common in their top 5 (spoiler: it’s Ed Sheeran)
  • Comparing the favorite musicians in each of the five Western European countries reveals their love for national artists
In YPulse’s recent Music Report, we told you all about how young Europeans’ music consumption and discovery habits are shifting, how they turn to music for their mental health, and the fact that many are eager to spend their money on music experiences. Another trend is that now the majority of young Europeans listen to music on social media, and TikTok—European Gen Z’s most used social media platform—has increasingly become a seedbed for viral hits and music’s new superstars. With an artist’s fame and song’s ubiquity no longer dictated by the Top 40, understanding who Gen Z and Millennials now...

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