If you like Backwater, try these artists

If you like Backwater, 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

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

Guide

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop hard bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Higher popularity

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Sergey Kuryokhin

Sergey Kuryokhin

Shared genres: jazz

Russian rock avant-garde music experimental rock
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Same era (~1980s)

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Backwater?

Artists similar to Backwater include Sun Ra, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Andrew Hill. Each shares elements of Backwater's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Backwater?

Backwater is primarily known for jazz. The music thrives on intricate rhythms and spacious harmonies that ebb and swell with tension and release, creating an immersive experience that beckons deep listening.

Where should I start if I like Backwater?

If you enjoy Backwater, start with Sun Ra — their album "Strange Strings" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz