Online language learning platform Preply conducted a survey of 1,502 Singaporeans to find out which artists are most likely to stir emotions. The findings offer a revealing insight into the emotional impact of music on listeners.

The rankings of artists most likely to make fans feel happiness are as follows:

1. Taylor Swift
2. Maroon 5
3. Blackpink
4. Jay Chou
5. JJ Lin
6. Justin Bieber
7. Rihanna
8. BTS
9. Beyonce
10. Dua Lipa

Taylor Swift is the artist most likely to bring joy to Singaporean fans, with 23.6% of respondents saying her music makes them happy. Following closely are bands Maroon 5 (19.8%) and BLACKPINK (15.2%). Other artists in the top 5 include Jay Chou and JJ Lin. 

Resonant music is also bittersweet because Jay Chou also tops the list for the artist most likely to make fans feel down, with 19.5% of people saying they feel sad while listening. Taylor Swift follows closely at 19%, with JJ Lin, Eric Chou, and Adele rounding out the top 5.

The artist most commonly making fans feel angry is Linkin Park, with 14.1% of people admitting to feeling this emotion while listening to their music. Rapper Eminem takes second place, with 12%, while heavy metal band Metallica is third, with 9.8% of the vote. 

For artists making fans the least angry, Vũ takes the top spot at 1.7%, followed by Radwimps (2%) and LANY (2.1%).

Taylor Swift is also the artist most likely to make listeners feel love, capturing 25.9% of the vote. Swift's music also helps in language learning, with 57% saying global music aids in learning a new language, contributing to English learning worldwide. Next is Ed Sheeran, with about 20.1%, while Bruno Mars is third with 15.9% voting.

Read the full research here.