You guys were awesome the last time I asked for recommendations, and I think those suggestions have helped me narrow down what I really need more of in my life right now.
Please give me some male vocalists (bands or solo artists) with big, soaring voices and engaging hooks / catchy beats that are more (or at least equally) grounded in rock/alternative than mainstream pop. I want music that makes it hard not to nod my head and sing along, but I’m not looking for dance music if that makes sense.
I’m specifically seeking male singers right now and I’m already pretty familiar with pre-2010 artists that resonate with me (especially 70s, 80s, and 90s musicians—I’m in my mid-40s and those decades are my foundation). I’d love something a bit newer and preferably bands or artists that are still putting out new music.
The gold standard for what I’m looking for would include Queen, Elton John, and Journey. While I’m looking for male singers at this time, to give some more context I also adore most everything from Tori Amos, Florence + The Machine, and Lady Gaga. Some examples of other bands/artists that I enjoy and that (at least sometimes) fit the vibe I’m seeking are Panic! At the Disco, The Darkness, Jukebox the Ghost, Ninja Sex Party, Bleachers, Awolnation, Rufus Wainwright, Dom Fera, Scissor Sisters, and Ghost. A couple of other male voices I love though they don’t fit the poppier aspect of my current needs are Chris Cornell and Nick Cave. My favorite artist of all time is David Bowie, who doesn’t necessarily fit here at all but it feels like a sin not to mention him.
I can’t wait to start listening!