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European Gen Z’s Favorite Music Celebs

Young Europeans like American global superstars, but brands should know about their love for local music artists, too…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Taylor Swift is young Europeans’ favorite music artist, across all age groups
  • Other global music superstars are among their favorites, too, like Drake, Billie Eilish, and Ariana Grande
  • But young Europeans also like local music celebs who speak their own language like JUL, Aitana or Vasco Rossi
YPulse’s latest WE Music report shows European Gen Z love keeping up with pop, which means global music superstars like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Ariana Grande are just as big with youth here as in North America. YPulse has long told brands how youth culture is increasingly going global (thanks to social media). This phenomenon doesn’t only reflect in the fashion or tech brands they like the most. But brands need to understand that in Europe, local culture also influence these gens. Many lesser-known and local artists feature on the list of the European 13-39-year-olds’ favorite music artists. These music...

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