If you like Department S, try these artists

If you like Department S, 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

Swans

Swans

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative rock art rock avant-garde music
Cocteau Twins

Cocteau Twins

Shared genres: post-punk

dream pop ethereal wave gothic rock
The Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative rock dark wave gothic rock
Lydia Lunch

Lydia Lunch

Shared genres: post-punk

avant-garde music dark jazz industrial music
Suicide

Suicide

Shared genres: post-punk

electronic music industrial rock no wave
Siouxsie and the Banshees

Siouxsie and the Banshees

Guide

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative rock gothic rock new wave
Tropical Fuck Storm

Tropical Fuck Storm

Shared genres: post-punk

art punk experimental rock noise rock
Tuxedomoon

Tuxedomoon

Shared genres: post-punk

experimental rock new wave post-punk

Common questions

Who sounds like Department S?

Artists similar to Department S include Swans, Cocteau Twins, The Sisters of Mercy and Lydia Lunch. Each shares elements of Department S's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Department S?

Department S is primarily known for post-punk. The music pulses with danceable rhythms anchored by syncopated grooves that encourage movement while maintaining an undercurrent of tension through contrasting melodic lines.

Where should I start if I like Department S?

If you enjoy Department S, start with Swans — their album "Soundtracks for the Blind" is a great entry point. Shared genres: post-punk