If you like Ayumi Ishida, try these artists

If you like Ayumi Ishida, 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

Tatsurō Yamashita

Tatsurō Yamashita

Shared genres: kayōkyoku

city pop kayōkyoku pop music
Junko Ōhashi

Junko Ōhashi

Shared genres: kayōkyoku

J-pop city pop kayōkyoku
Yumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya

Guide

Shared genres: kayōkyoku

J-pop city pop folk rock
Miki Matsubara

Miki Matsubara

Same era (~1980s)

J-pop city pop jazz
Hiromi Iwasaki

Hiromi Iwasaki

Shared genres: kayōkyoku

J-pop kayōkyoku
Toshinobu Kubota

Toshinobu Kubota

Similar era

J-pop Japanese hip-hop Japanese reggae

Common questions

Who sounds like Ayumi Ishida?

Artists similar to Ayumi Ishida include Tatsurō Yamashita, Fuyumi Sakamoto, Junko Ōhashi and Yumi Matsutoya. Each shares elements of Ayumi Ishida's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ayumi Ishida?

Ayumi Ishida is primarily known for kayōkyoku. Her tracks pulse with rhythmic subtleties, layering lush harmonies over steady grooves that ebb into moments of poignant stillness.

Where should I start if I like Ayumi Ishida?

If you enjoy Ayumi Ishida, start with Tatsurō Yamashita — their album "Greatest Hits! of Tatsuro Yamashita" is a great entry point. Shared genres: kayōkyoku