Alt Z

Alt Z is a genre characterized by its moody, atmospheric soundscapes, often featuring minimalist electronic production, haunting vocal harmonies, and introspective lyrics. Emerging in the mid-2010s, alt Z evolved from the convergence of indie electronic, pop, and alternative rock. During its peak popularity around 2017-2020, alt Z became a haven for artists expressing vulnerability, introspection, and emotional depth. The genre's cultural significance lies in its reflection of the anxieties and complexities of the digital age, resonating with a generation seeking authenticity and emotional connection. Alt Z draws from the dark, experimental qualities of trip-hop and the introspective storytelling of singer-songwriter traditions, yet its distinctive blend of eerie, atmospheric textures and melodic hooks sets it apart from similar styles.

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AViVA
Alexa Cappelli
Andi
Anson Seabra
Astrid S
Au/Ra
AudioGust
Avery Anna
Avery Lynch
Bea Miller
Ber
Besomorph
Beth McCarthy
Boy In Space
Brooke Alexx
Caitlyn Scarlett
Carlie Hanson
Charlotte Lawrence
Chelsea Cutler
Chloe Adams
Christian French
Claire Rosinkranz
Clara Mae
Clinton Kane
Cyn
Daya
DeathbyRomy
Devon Cole
EMELINE
EMM
Ellise
Em Beihold
Emei
Emmy Meli
FLETCHER
FLØRE
Faouzia
Frawley
Gracie Abrams
Griff
Isaac Dunbar
JESSIA
JP Saxe
Jade LeMac
Janani K. Jha
Jenna Raine
Jeremy Zucker
Jillian Rossi
Julia Wolf
Kelsy Karter & The Heroines
KiNG MALA
Kiiara
King Princess
Lauren Sanderson
Lauren Spencer Smith
Lennon Stella
Leyla Blue
Lilyisthatyou
Liv Dawson
Lizzy McAlpine
LØLØ
Mad Tsai
Maddie Zahm
NERIAH
Nessa Barrett
Noah Cyrus
Penelope Scott
ROLE MODEL
ROSIE
ROZES
Rachel Bochner
Rachel Grae
Rosie Darling
Royal & the Serpent
Ruel
Sadie Jean
Sam Short
Sam Tinnesz
Sara Kays
Sasha Alex Sloan
Stela Cole
TIMMS
TeZATalks
The Aces
Zach Hood
Zara Leola
Zella Day
Zoe Clark
blackbear
bludnymph
dodie
emlyn
half•alive
ilycloudd
mags
phem
poutyface
renforshort
salem ilese
smntha.
Gracie Abrams
Melanie Martinez
Kim Petras
Elley Duhé
Lizzy McAlpine
blackbear
Alec Benjamin
Noah Cyrus
Ruth B.
Daya
Sasha Alex Sloan
Em Beihold
Reneé Rapp
Lauren Spencer Smith
Ashe
Ashnikko
Nessa Barrett
FINNEAS
Rosa Linn
Jeremy Zucker
ROLE MODEL
Griff
BENEE
Sam Tinnesz
Bea Miller
JP Saxe
Olivia O'Brien
FLETCHER
Poppy
Chelsea Cutler
salem ilese
mxmtoon
Au/Ra
Royal & the Serpent
Ruel
Anson Seabra
Maisie Peters
Astrid S
Emei
Maggie Lindemann
Besomorph
Faouzia
GAYLE
I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
Sadie Jean
Penelope Scott
gnash
Clinton Kane
Lennon Stella
ROZES
Kiiara
UPSAHL
Alexander 23
AViVA
Jenna Raine
Sara Kays
shy martin
MUNA
Janani K. Jha
Mimi Webb
Hayley Kiyoko
half•alive
Charlotte Lawrence
bludnymph
Jaira Burns
Leah Kate
MOTHICA
Avery Anna
ROSIE
EMELINE
Claire Rosinkranz
Wrabel
Rachel Grae
Holly Humberstone
Ellise
Chloe Adams
Allie X
Scene Queen
Zach Hood
LÉON
Zella Day
King Princess
Chandler Leighton
Cloudy June
dodie
Dylan Conrique
Loote
Christian French
AJ Mitchell
JESSIA
LØLØ
Mad Tsai
Lillian Hepler
Charlotte Sands
Ashley Kutcher
Devon Cole
Lilyisthatyou
Maddie Zahm
Clara Mae
Maude Latour