10 Aquarius Musicians for the Water Bearers

Taylor Sheridan Lempke
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It’s finally Aquarius season—get ready to wash away the past and move towards a new path with cool tracks by Aquarius musicians. If your birthday lands between January 20th and February 18th, you’ve probably heard that you’re eccentric. Aquarius fans, symbolized by the water bearer, break free from rules and flow to their own pace. This air sign experiments with their musical tastes and mixes genres in their playlists. Their favorite songs strike inspiration and speak up for the softer voices. If you’re searching for visionaries and free-spirited hearts like yours, these ten Aquarius singers are the voice of innovation.

10. Ava Max (Feb. 16)

Ava Max embodies Aquarius’s individuality, marching to her own beat. After breaking up with her producer, she told Rolling Stone, “I lost myself trying to please everybody… now I’m back to focusing on my fans and me.” She bounced back with her album Don’t Click Play, revealing Aquarius's talent for independence. She found freedom in her discomfort and created tracks like “Lovin Myself” and “Sucks To Be My Ex.” Ava Max trusts the wind to take her to the next synth-wave confident anthem.

9. Rosé (Feb. 11)

Rosé’s journey from Blackpink to her solo album frames the Aquarian struggle between visibility and liberation. K-pop idols perform and post with the expectation of maintaining their persona. Through the release of rosie, she offers her fans intimacy while protecting the moments of her personal life. Her single “APT.,” featuring Bruno Mars, opened a door to her edge with punchy drums and her catchy chorus of the drinking game. Slow-paced, grand piano songs “number one girl” and “stay a little longer” open the door to greater vulnerability and heartbreak, despite the past perfect-girl persona. Her music takes a new shape, but there’s always a song that effortlessly matches the mood.

8. Gigi Perez (Feb. 4)

Gigi Perez reveals the inventive, introspective side of the Aquarius. At the Beach, In Every Life confronts grief, sexuality, and existence. She transformed her passion for musical theater into writing her own songs. “I still love theater to this day, but I realized I wasn’t finding myself in these roles,” she told Atwood Magazine. “I didn’t feel or see my story or the things that I was going through in these classics. When I started writing, it became genuine.” Although it’s not the typical pop formula, the emotional intensity connects to listeners—honesty makes a true leader.

7. Khalid (Feb. 11)

Khalid shows the force of the Aquarius’s optimism. “Sometimes we see darkness, and we see the night, and we think of fear,” he told NPR. “But to me, I just think of freedom.” Khalid views the world from a different perspective—sometimes we need that Aquarius perspective to give us hope. His debut, American Teen, captured the youthful, wandering feeling of figuring out where you belong. The themes evolved from Free Spirit’s search for peace beyond fame and after the sun goes down’s liberation. When everything seems like a mess, Khalid offers a sense of peace and optimism to help you flow with the wind.

6. Girl In Red (Feb. 16)

Marie Ulven, known as Girl In Red, channels the empathy in the Aquarius sign. Her album I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY! navigates intrusive thoughts and fears. True to the water bearer symbol, these tracks are streams of renewal for fans. “I really hope people feel less crazy, and less alone,” she told NPR, “and that whatever's happening up in your head is probably happening in someone else's head, too.” Since 2018, she’s been a voice for the thoughts we may hide. Her single i wanna be your girlfriend became an anthem for lesbians, so much so that “Do you listen to Girl In Red?” became a code for girls. Girl In Red’s transparency is a source of confidence for Aquarius listeners.

5. Harry Styles (Feb. 1)

Harry Styles expresses Aquarius's mix of charm and independence. As he navigates the pressures of fame, he remains deeply authentic, from One Direction stadiums to taking on the stage solo. Harry’s House is a symbol of his maturity, exploring self-expression and sexuality. His shows are a home to coming out, marriage proposals, and the celebration of identity. True to the Aquarius nature, his art creates a community.

4. Tinashe (Feb. 6)

Tinashe reflects Aquarius's need for creative independence. She evolved from a child actor to an R&B icon, achieving success with Aquarius and “2 On.” However, RCA caused tension with her interest in transforming the genre of her music. Tinashe gained a sense of freedom after leaving the major label. She crafted Songs for You, 333, and BB/Ang3l from her home studio, giving her the chance to blend R&B with electronic pop. She continued this experimentation in her album Quantum Baby. Tinashe is a valuable example to follow your own style.

3. The Weeknd (Feb. 16)

Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, shows the duality of the Aquarius—a passionate yet detached visionary. However, this distance thrives by creating his alter ego, The Weeknd. The rebellious aspect of the air sign reveals itself in his themes of age, addiction, and self-awareness. From the R&B production in “The Party & After Party” to new-wave style in “Blinding Lights,” his music refines experiences into art. In 2025, Tesfaye released the film Hurry Up Tomorrow, crafting storytelling through cinema. The Weeknd showcases the never-ending inspiration from the Aquarius.

2. Shakira (Feb. 2)

Shakira embodies Aquarius’s talent for reinvention. Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, her first Spanish-language album since 2005, returns to the roots of her style. “I want this music to build bridges, to empower people, to help women discover their own strengths,” Shakira told Allure. Her fierce track “She Wolf” represents the untamed, unrestrained sensuality. While society may praise modesty, she shines a light on the beauty of passion. There’s a sense of that renewal that the Aquarius season brings.

1. Alicia Keys (Jan. 25)

Alicia Keys channels Aquarius’s truth-seeking spirit. HERE tackles equality and social awareness in tracks like “Illusion of Bliss” and “Gospel.” “We’re not okay with just sitting back and letting government bodies tell what’s happening anymore,” Keys told The Talks after the release of the 2016 album. Her 2020 album ALICIA empathizes with the struggles people face, the strangers you see on the sidewalk. Her voice communicates the hidden stories and adds an unstoppable drive. If you’re an Aquarius looking for a revolution, turn up the volume on Alicia Keys’s tracks.

What are your favorite songs by these artists? Who would you add to the list?

Written By Taylor Sheridan Lempke