Bands & artists like Carbon Based Lifeforms

If you like Carbon Based Lifeforms, 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 Carbon Based Lifeforms? Start with our listening guide.

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Biosphere

Biosphere

Biosphere's work features deep, organic sounds and field recordings that create an expansive auditory environment reminiscent of nature.

electronic music
Loscil

Loscil

Loscil's music often incorporates minimalistic beats and rich textures, generating a spacious atmosphere that parallels the style of Carbon Based Lifeforms.

electronic music
Tycho

Tycho

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Tycho's blend of dreamy synths and organic instrumentation creates uplifting yet meditative soundscapes that resonate with fans of ambient music.

ambient music
Max Richter

Max Richter

Max Richter's compositions merge classical elements with ambient textures, producing emotionally charged pieces that evoke deep reflection.

ambient music
Sigur Rós

Sigur Rós

With their ethereal sound and atmospheric arrangements, Sigur Rós creates expansive musical landscapes that can transport listeners to other realms.

post-metal post-rock
Steve Roach

Steve Roach

Steve Roach is known for his long-form ambient pieces that utilize synthesizers to create vast sonic environments, perfect for deep listening.

ambient music
Klaus Schulze

Klaus Schulze

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As a pioneer of electronic music, Klaus Schulze's lengthy compositions feature rich textures and evolving layers that align well with ambient aesthetics.

minimalist music
Moby

Moby

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Moby's ambient works incorporate soothing melodies and atmospheric layers that provide a reflective backdrop similar to Carbon Based Lifeforms' style.

alternative rock ambient music chill-out music

Common questions

Who sounds like Carbon Based Lifeforms?

Artists similar to Carbon Based Lifeforms include Biosphere, Loscil, Tycho and Max Richter. Each shares elements of Carbon Based Lifeforms's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Carbon Based Lifeforms?

Carbon Based Lifeforms is primarily known for ambient. Ethereal layers intertwine with rhythmic pulses, generating an expansive feeling of space that invites deep reflection.

Where should I start if I like Carbon Based Lifeforms?

If you enjoy Carbon Based Lifeforms, start with Biosphere — their album "Patashnik" is a great entry point. Biosphere's work features deep, organic sounds and field recordings that create an expansive auditory environment reminiscent of nature.