Bands & artists like Burial
If you like Burial, 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 Burial? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
James Blake
Blake's use of haunting vocals and minimalist production creates a similarly immersive atmosphere, blending electronic and soul elements.
Mount Kimbie
Their fusion of ambient textures and intricate beats mirrors Burial's signature sound, often incorporating elements of post-dubstep.
Forest Swords
Forest Swords combines ethereal soundscapes with heavy bass and rhythmic complexity, evoking a similar emotional depth as Burial.
Nicolas Jaar
Jaar's atmospheric compositions and experimental approach to electronic music resonate well with Burial’s dense layering and moodiness.
Andy Stott
Stott's dark, textured soundscapes and slow-burning rhythms align closely with the immersive qualities found in Burial's work.
Gold Panda
Gold Panda's intricate sampling and lush ambient layers create a sonic landscape that echoes the emotive depth of Burial's music.
Shlohmo
Shlohmo’s atmospheric beats and emotional undertones provide a similar sense of tension and release found in Burial’s tracks.
Lapalux
Lapalux combines intricate production with soulful samples, creating an immersive auditory experience akin to Burial’s layered sound.
Common questions
Who sounds like Burial?
Artists similar to Burial include James Blake, Mount Kimbie, Forest Swords and Nicolas Jaar. Each shares elements of Burial's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Burial?
Burial is primarily known for ambient, dubstep and future garage. Burial's music weaves together dense layers of atmospheric texture and fragmented rhythms, creating an immersive experience that pulses with an understated tension and emotional depth.
Where should I start if I like Burial?
If you enjoy Burial, start with James Blake — their album "Love What Happened Here" is a great entry point. Blake's use of haunting vocals and minimalist production creates a similarly immersive atmosphere, blending electronic and soul elements.