Bands & artists like Craig Armstrong

If you like Craig Armstrong, 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

Max Richter

Max Richter

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Richter's compositions blend classical orchestration with electronic elements, creating immersive soundscapes that evoke deep emotions.

ambient music
Ólafur Arnalds

Ólafur Arnalds

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Arnalds combines strings and piano with electronic textures, crafting atmospheric pieces that mirror Armstrong's emotive style.

ambient music experimental music
Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm

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Frahm's innovative use of piano and synthesizers produces a rich sonic palette that resonates with Armstrong's orchestral-electronic fusion.

ambient music classical music contemporary classical music
Ludovico Einaudi

Ludovico Einaudi

Einaudi's minimalist piano compositions often incorporate lush strings, creating a poignant emotional depth akin to Armstrong's work.

20th-century classical music minimalist music neoclassical new-age music
Hammock

Hammock

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Hammock's ambient post-rock sound features sweeping guitars and layered textures, evoking the same expansive feel as Armstrong's music.

art rock space rock
A Winged Victory for the Sullen

A Winged Victory for the Sullen

This duo creates ethereal soundscapes using strings and electronics, reminiscent of the cinematic quality found in Armstrong's compositions.

post-rock
Sigur Rós

Sigur Rós

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The band's atmospheric sound combines orchestral elements with ethereal vocals, paralleling the emotional landscapes crafted by Armstrong.

post-metal post-rock
Philip Glass

Philip Glass

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Glass's minimalist compositions often feature repetitive structures and orchestral arrangements that align with Armstrong's sweeping style.

Dixieland jazz minimalist music opera

Common questions

Who sounds like Craig Armstrong?

Artists similar to Craig Armstrong include Max Richter, Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm and Ludovico Einaudi. Each shares elements of Craig Armstrong's sound while bringing their own perspective.

Where should I start if I like Craig Armstrong?

If you enjoy Craig Armstrong, start with Max Richter — their album "24 Postcards in Full Colour" is a great entry point. Richter's compositions blend classical orchestration with electronic elements, creating immersive soundscapes that evoke deep emotions.