Bands & artists like ARB

If you like ARB, 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

Explosions in the Sky

Explosions in the Sky

Their instrumental rock features expansive soundscapes with driving rhythms and emotional crescendos similar to ARB.

post-rock
Mogwai

Mogwai

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Known for their atmospheric post-rock, Mogwai shares a penchant for building tension through layered instrumentation and dynamic shifts.

alternative rock indie rock post-rock
Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

This band combines orchestral elements with rock, creating long, immersive compositions that echo ARB's dramatic builds and releases.

post-rock
Sigur Rós

Sigur Rós

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Their ethereal sound and use of crescendos resonate well with ARB's soaring melodies and emotional depth.

post-metal post-rock
The Album Leaf

The Album Leaf

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With a blend of electronic and organic sounds, The Album Leaf creates lush soundscapes that complement ARB's melodic sensibilities.

ambient music
Caspian

Caspian

Caspian's post-rock style features driving rhythms and expansive instrumental sections that align closely with ARB's sonic landscape.

instrumental rock post-rock
This Will Destroy You

This Will Destroy You

Their music often features a similar build-up of tension followed by cathartic releases, paralleling ARB's dynamic approach.

post-rock
Russian Circles

Russian Circles

This instrumental rock band employs heavy riffs and intricate arrangements, mirroring the intensity found in ARB's work.

post-metal

Common questions

Who sounds like ARB?

Artists similar to ARB include Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Sigur Rós. Each shares elements of ARB's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is ARB?

ARB is primarily known for rock music. With driving rhythms that pulse beneath soaring melodies, ARB creates a landscape where tension builds before bursting into moments of expansive release.

Where should I start if I like ARB?

If you enjoy ARB, start with Explosions in the Sky — their album "End" is a great entry point. Their instrumental rock features expansive soundscapes with driving rhythms and emotional crescendos similar to ARB.