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What Is Electropop? Meaning & Top Artists

The short answer

Electropop is pop music built on electronic production — synthesizers, drum machines and digital textures under catchy, radio-ready melodies. Lady Gaga is often called its queen.

Top Electropop artists on Spotify

Artists in our catalogue tagged with this genre, ranked by Spotify popularity.

  1. Whethan

  2. Icona Pop

  3. La Roux

  4. Snakehips

  5. AlunaGeorge

  6. Madeon

  7. ROZES

  8. SHAED

Pop: 53%Electronic & Dance: 33%Alternative & Indie: 7%Hip-Hop & Rap: 7%
53%Pop

Beyond Electropop

What else do Electropop artists play?

The other genre families Electropop's top artists on Spotify are tagged with.

  • Pop 53%
  • Electronic & Dance 33%
  • Alternative & Indie 7%
  • Hip-Hop & Rap 7%

Everything about Electropop

What Is Considered Electropop?

Electropop is the futuristic cousin of Pop music, where catchy melodies blend with electronic beats. It's the sound of innovation, energy, and an irresistible electric groove.

What Makes A Song Electropop?

Creating an Electropop song is all about blending electronic elements like synthesizers and drum machines with pop music melodies. When you hear a song with irresistible beats and a touch of digital magic, you're likely listening to Electropop.

Who Is The Queen Of Electropop?

Lady Gaga is the queen of Electropop music with her powerful vocals, extravagant style, and boundary-pushing music. Her chart-topping hits like "Poker Face" and "Bad Romance" are excellent Electropop examples.

Who Are The Pioneers Of Electropop?

The artists who laid the foundation for Electropop music include:

  • Kraftwerk with their catchy tunes like "The Model" and "Autobahn".

  • Gary Numan with his "Cars".

  • Depeche Mode with hits like "Just Can't Get Enough" and "Enjoy the Silence".

  • New Order with the "Blue Monday" song.

  • Yazoo (Yaz) with the timeless "Don't Go" gem.

  • Pet Shop Boys with their hits like "West End Girls".

Some of the modern electropop bands and female electropop artists include:

  • Dua Lipa, with her hits like "Don't Start Now" and "Levitating"

  • The Chainsmokers, with hits like "Closer"

  • Billie Eilish

  • Ariana Grande, with her track "Rain On Me"

  • Halsey, with her hits like "Without Me"

  • Zedd, with tracks like "Clarity" and "The Middle".

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