Bands & artists like Brian Eno

If you like Brian Eno, 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.

New to Brian Eno? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Harold Budd

Harold Budd

Budd's ambient compositions often feature soft piano melodies layered with ethereal textures, creating a similar sense of spaciousness and introspection.

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Aphex Twin

Aphex Twin

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Known for his innovative electronic soundscapes, Aphex Twin combines intricate rhythms with atmospheric pads that evoke a contemplative mood akin to Eno's work.

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Tangerine Dream

Tangerine Dream

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Their pioneering electronic music features lush synthesizer landscapes that resonate with the ambient and drone qualities found in Eno's compositions.

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Stars of the Lid

Stars of the Lid

This duo creates expansive drone music with minimalistic instrumentation, fostering a meditative atmosphere reminiscent of Eno's ambient style.

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Biosphere

Biosphere

Biosphere's ambient works often incorporate natural sounds and field recordings, paralleling Eno's interest in blending the organic with electronic textures.

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William Basinski

William Basinski

Basinski is known for his tape loop compositions that explore decay and repetition, echoing Eno's explorations of time and texture in ambient music.

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Fennesz

Fennesz

Fennesz merges guitar with digital processing to create lush soundscapes that share a similar depth and complexity to Eno's sonic explorations.

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Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson

Her innovative blend of spoken word, electronic sound, and art pop aligns well with Eno's experimental approach to music and storytelling.

Common questions

Who sounds like Brian Eno?

Artists similar to Brian Eno include Harold Budd, Aphex Twin, Tangerine Dream and Stars of the Lid. Each shares elements of Brian Eno's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Brian Eno?

Brian Eno is primarily known for electronic, ambient and art rock. Eno's music pulsates with a sense of spaciousness, layering subtle textures that shift and evolve, inviting contemplative engagement.

Where should I start if I like Brian Eno?

If you enjoy Brian Eno, start with Harold Budd — their album "The White Arcades" is a great entry point. Budd's ambient compositions often feature soft piano melodies layered with ethereal textures, creating a similar sense of spaciousness and introspection.