Bands & artists like Adrianne Lenker

If you like Adrianne Lenker, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Big Thief

Big Thief

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As the lead singer of Big Thief, Lenker's own band, their music shares a similar intimate and intricate sound with delicate guitar work and emotive storytelling.

Americana alternative country folk rock
Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers

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Bridgers' songwriting features soft, haunting melodies and introspective lyrics that resonate with the same emotional depth as Lenker's solo work.

indie folk indie pop indie rock
Julien Baker

Julien Baker

Baker's use of sparse instrumentation and poignant vocal delivery creates a reflective atmosphere akin to Lenker's intimate style.

alternative rock country music indie folk
Lucy Dacus

Lucy Dacus

Dacus combines rich storytelling with subtle arrangements, evoking a similar emotional resonance found in Lenker's music.

indie folk indie rock
Sufjan Stevens

Sufjan Stevens

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Stevens' intricate compositions and ethereal vocals create a spaciousness in his music that parallels Lenker's delicate phrasing.

alternative rock baroque pop chamber pop
Angel Olsen

Angel Olsen

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Olsen's blend of folk and indie rock, along with her emotive voice, mirrors the intimate dynamics present in Lenker's work.

pop rock traditional folk music
Margaret Glaspy

Margaret Glaspy

Glaspy's raw vocal style and nuanced guitar playing evoke a sense of intimacy similar to that found in Lenker's music.

Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten

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Van Etten’s ability to weave personal narratives into lush soundscapes resonates with the emotional intricacies of Lenker’s songs.

indie folk pop music

Common questions

Who sounds like Adrianne Lenker?

Artists similar to Adrianne Lenker include Big Thief, Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus. Each shares elements of Adrianne Lenker's sound while bringing their own perspective.

Where should I start if I like Adrianne Lenker?

If you enjoy Adrianne Lenker, start with Big Thief — their album "Two Hands" is a great entry point. As the lead singer of Big Thief, Lenker's own band, their music shares a similar intimate and intricate sound with delicate guitar work and emotive storytelling.