Bands & artists like David Hykes

If you like David Hykes, 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

Terry Riley

Terry Riley

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Riley's minimalist compositions often feature repetitive structures and rich harmonic textures, creating a meditative atmosphere similar to Hykes.

contemporary classical music
La Monte Young

La Monte Young

Young's work with sustained tones and overtones aligns closely with Hykes's exploration of resonant soundscapes.

experimental music
Steve Reich

Steve Reich

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Reich's use of phasing and intricate patterns creates a sense of evolving sound that resonates with the contemplative qualities found in Hykes's music.

Philip Glass

Philip Glass

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Glass's minimalist approach and repetitive motifs create an immersive listening experience akin to the expansive tension in Hykes's works.

Dixieland jazz minimalist music opera
John Cage

John Cage

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Cage's experimental techniques and focus on silence and sound overlap with the contemplative nature of Hykes's contemporary classical style.

20th-century classical music aleatoric music avant-garde music
Arvo Pärt

Arvo Pärt

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Pärt's spiritual and meditative compositions utilize rich harmonies that evoke a similar introspective atmosphere as Hykes’s music.

contemporary classical music minimalist music religious music
Max Richter

Max Richter

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Richter blends classical elements with ambient textures, creating emotive soundscapes that resonate with Hykes's layered overtones.

ambient music
Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm

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Frahm’s innovative use of piano and synthesizers creates lush sound layers that invite contemplation, akin to Hykes’s resonant compositions.

ambient music classical music contemporary classical music

Common questions

Who sounds like David Hykes?

Artists similar to David Hykes include Terry Riley, La Monte Young, Steve Reich and Philip Glass. Each shares elements of David Hykes's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is David Hykes?

David Hykes is primarily known for contemporary classical music. Hykes's music envelops listeners in resonant layers of overtones that shift gradually, creating an expansive tension that invites contemplation.

Where should I start if I like David Hykes?

If you enjoy David Hykes, start with Terry Riley — their album "Shri Camel" is a great entry point. Riley's minimalist compositions often feature repetitive structures and rich harmonic textures, creating a meditative atmosphere similar to Hykes.