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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

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Woody Guthrie

1930-1967

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Lead Belly

1915-1949

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Bob Dylan

1961-present

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Paul Simon

1957-present

sonic

Johnny Cash

1954-2003

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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.

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