The music industry has been making big waves in recent years, and thanks to this, there are numerous names appearing on our playlists on a daily basis. Though times have changed, and the industry is constantly evolving, there is a never-ending list of good songs to listen to from all over the world. There have been many musical experiments around the world, and they have always been appreciated and accepted by music lovers and enthusiasts.
Being a musician in today’s world gives artists multiple platforms to share their work and reach an audience. Instagram and YouTube have played a huge role in helping musicians develop their art and monetize from it too. Whether you like playing covers or creating music of your own, there are many platforms out there to support your musical dreams.
10 musicians that are making their mark
We have put together a list of 10 musicians you should be following to have fun with your playlists. Driving to get groceries or packing for a long holiday, have the best tunes playing in the background to uplift your mood!
Anuv Jain
You must have been living under a rock if you haven’t heard of Anuv Jain. The talented musician has released multiple songs that have gathered him a loyal following. His music is soulful and passionate, attracting listeners from all across the world. Anuv creates music in his regional tongue but has admirers from different parts of the world.
DJ Bliss
The skill to tackle music is one of a kind, and DJ Bliss has it in abundance. Being one of the pioneers of music in the Middle East, Marwan Parham Al Awadhi is one of the amazing talents to watch out for in the music industry. The star is all set for the release of Dubai Bling on Netflix, in which he will be featured. He also released a new single Yalla Africa which is available on all streaming platforms.
Sejal Kumar
Sejal is better known for being a lifestyle and fashion influencer than a musician. Having said that, her recent ventures into music creation have not been lost on her fans and followers. Sejal is an incredible singer and performer. She released her singles on her YouTube channel which has over 1.38 million subscribers. Check out her new release expired on her account!
Melissa Srivastava
Melissa is an Indian musician famous for the music covers she posts on her Instagram. She has over 353K followers on the platform and is growing on a daily basis. With her guitar in hand and her beautiful voice charming her viewers, Melissa is one of the most fun and calming persons to follow on the gram for music content.
Reneé Dominique
Reneé describes herself as “salty & sweet with one ukulele & two dancin’ feet”. She is an artist, singer/songwriter, creator and tv host. Reneé is most popular for the covers she posts on her YouTube of evergreen songs. She is also known for the aesthetic frames in which she shoots her music videos. Reneé has over 1.54 million subscribers on YouTube and is definitely a musician to look out for!
Mohammed Al Sahli
Mohammed Al Sahli is a Saudi Arabian artist, guitarist, songwriter, and composer, with over 873K followers on Instagram and 229K subscribers on YouTube. Al Sahli won the Middle East Music Award in 2018 for the category of the best upcoming artist in concerts. He is a talented musician that has been taking the Arab world by storm.
When Chai Met Toast
Staying true to their name, the emotion of having chai and toast is what you feel listening to this amazing multilingual indie-folk alternative band. They are known for creating the perfect music videos for their songs. With over 343K subscribers on YouTube and 101K followers on Instagram, the band is going places with their tunes.
Mohammad Rafe
Mohammad Rafe is a singer and music producer based in Dubai. His music is fun and exciting, the ideal song to be playing as you set out for a long drive. You can find his music on platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify. His latest release is Ya Galbi Waili and you can stream it now!
Meghan Linsey
Meghan was the runner up at NBC’s The Voice and is also a #1 Billboard Recording Artist. She is an artist that is very passionate about the work she does, and this is evident in her music. She has over 70.2K followers on Instagram and is the musician to follow for the best content in all things music.
Nafisa Haniya
What does it feel like to be young and talented? Haniya will be the right person to answer this question. With multiple songs under her name, the talented artist is conquering the world one heart at a time. The Indian-based singer has over 417K followers on Instagram and is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
Music is an important part of the lives of many. It is what gives one company on happy days and on days when everything seems to be going wrong. Check out these artists to find solace on your dark days and company when you are overcome with joy.
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