Post-Eras tour blues? Discover these exciting new pop artists
Taylor Swift’s Eras has come to an end. Here are some other exctiting female pop artists worth checking out
If you’ve spent any time online lately, chances are you’ve come across coverage of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. After an incredible 20-month run featuring 152 performances, the tour has officially come to an end in Vancouver. With Pollstar projecting it to surpass $2 billion, it’s now the highest-grossing tour in history—a record-breaking era (pardon the pun) that will be remembered for years to come.
But for Swifties experiencing post-Eras Tour blues, there’s a world of emerging, new and exciting female pop artists ready to fill the void. Supporting smaller artists is so important and not only helps sustain the music industry but also introduces you to fresh talent. Here are a few rising stars worth adding to your playlist:
Stevie Bill
Dutch singer-songwriter Stevie Bill blends classic pop with R&B, folk, and rock. A graduate of NYU’s Clive Davis Institute, she gained buzz with her viral hit “Hahaha,” earning radio support and tours with artists like Nieve Ella and Aiden Bissett. In July 2023, she performed at Hyde Park with Stevie Nicks.
Chloe Qisha
Chloe Qisha is a Malaysian-born, UK-educated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her alternative pop sound. Her music blends polished pop with a dark, playful edge, influenced by artists like Troye Sivan and Olivia Rodrigo. With standout songwriting and understated charm, she’s redefining what it means to be a pop star.
Alessi Rose
Hailing from Derby, East Midlands, Alessi Rose found her passion for the stage early, starting singing lessons as a child and diving into musical theatre. Her sound is influenced by her mum’s love for ’80s new wave and her dad’s love of country music.
Poppy Ajudha
Poppy Ajudha, born in South East London to a British mother and St Lucia-born father, grew up immersed in music. Her father’s nightclub exposed her to various genres, while her mother introduced her to British icons like Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Lily Allen.
Elle Coves
German-born Elle Coves moved to Ireland at 13 and quickly pursued music. Since finishing school in 2022, she’s toured with Lewis Capaldi and Wild Youth, headlined Notting Hill Arts Club, and gone viral on TikTok with her debut single “Before I Fall Apart.”
Iris Jean
Iris Jean creates powerful yet vulnerable music that reflects different chapters of her life, blending moments of hope and melancholy. With dreamy synths and guitar textures, she contrasts turmoil with serenity in her songs.
philine
Philine is a Dutch singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her introspective and imaginative music. Her EP The Side-Effects of Living in a Fantasy (2024) explores the tension between fantasy and reality. Inspired by her musical mother, Philine began writing at a young age and transitioned from Dutch to English songwriting. After gaining recognition with her debut single “gone” (2020) and her So Sick of Myself EP (2023), she continues to grow her fanbase with millions of streams and a collaboration with Melle on “Old Summers.”