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Artists like George Ezra — and the music that made them

Indie Folk Pop · 2013-present
Deep-voiced British troubadour crafting infectious folk-pop anthems
George Ezra is a British singer-songwriter whose distinctively deep, soulful voice and uplifting folk-pop melodies have made him one of the UK's most beloved contemporary artists. His breakthrough single 'Budapest' launched him to international fame, establishing him as a master of crafting simple yet profoundly catchy songs that resonate across generations.
Essential tracks
Budapest
Shotgun
Paradise
Did you know
His remarkably deep voice developed naturally during puberty when it dropped dramatically and never stopped
He wrote 'Budapest' about a city he'd never visited, inspired purely by the romantic sound of the name
Before fame, he busked on the streets and his stage name comes from combining his middle name with author George Orwell
“Baritone voice meets uplifting folk-pop melodies with wanderlust-filled storytelling charm.”
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George Ezra
2013-present
Cat Stevens
1966-1980
cited
Woody Guthrie
1930-1967
cited
Lead Belly
1915-1949
sonic
Bob Dylan
1961-present
movement
Paul Simon
1957-present
sonic
Johnny Cash
1954-2003
sonic
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What makes the sound
Sonic elements
Deep baritone vocals
Acoustic guitar-driven arrangements
Upbeat folk-pop rhythms
Travel-themed storytelling lyrics
Start with these tracks
Budapest
Shotgun
Paradise
Blame It on Me
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Music like George Ezra — George Ezra is a British singer-songwriter whose distinctively deep, soulful voice and uplifting folk-pop melodies have made him one of the UK's most beloved contemporary artists. His breakthrough single 'Budapest' launched him to international fame, establishing him as a master of crafting simple yet profoundly catchy songs that resonate across generations.

Artists like George Ezra today include Vance Joy, Hozier, Passenger, Jake Bugg. If you enjoy George Ezra, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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