If you like Butthole Surfers, try these artists

If you like Butthole Surfers, 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

The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

Shared genres: alternative rock, noise rock, psychedelic rock

alternative rock art pop art rock
Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

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Shared genres: alternative rock, experimental music, psychedelic rock

alternative rock art music avant-garde music
Grazhdanskaya Oborona

Grazhdanskaya Oborona

Shared genres: alternative rock, noise rock, psychedelic rock

Siberian punk alternative rock anarcho-punk
Lou Reed

Lou Reed

Shared genres: alternative rock, noise rock, psychedelic rock

alternative rock art rock blue-eyed soul
Neil Young

Neil Young

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Shared genres: alternative rock

Southern rock alternative rock blues
Tori Amos

Tori Amos

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Shared genres: alternative rock

alternative rock art rock baroque pop
Nirvana

Nirvana

Shared genres: alternative rock

alternative rock grunge
R.E.M.

R.E.M.

Shared genres: alternative rock

alternative rock college rock folk rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Butthole Surfers?

Artists similar to Butthole Surfers include The Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa, Grazhdanskaya Oborona and Lou Reed. Each shares elements of Butthole Surfers's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Butthole Surfers?

Butthole Surfers is primarily known for alternative rock, psychedelic rock and noise rock. Their music erupts with frenetic energy marked by jarring shifts in tempo and texture, creating an atmosphere filled with tension and release that demands unwavering attention.

Where should I start if I like Butthole Surfers?

If you enjoy Butthole Surfers, start with The Velvet Underground — their album "Loaded" is a great entry point. Shared genres: alternative rock, noise rock, psychedelic rock