Bands & artists like Django Bates
If you like Django Bates, 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
Polar Bear
Their blend of jazz with post-rock elements and complex rhythms creates a similarly engaging tension.
Nils Frahm
GuideFusing classical and electronic music, his intricate compositions often feature sudden shifts that echo Bates' style.
Tigran Hamasyan
His unique approach to jazz incorporates Armenian folk elements, resulting in dense textures and intricate rhythmic patterns.
Mark Turner
Turner's saxophone work features complex melodies and harmonies that create a rich sonic landscape reminiscent of Bates.
The Bad Plus
Their avant-garde jazz style incorporates unexpected shifts and dense arrangements that parallel Bates' approach.
Hiatus Kaiyote
GuideTheir fusion of soul, jazz, and electronic sounds creates complex textures and rhythms akin to Bates' work.
Shabaka Hutchings
His work across different projects combines jazz with Afro-Caribbean influences, creating intricate and engaging soundscapes.
Robert Glasper
Glasper's blending of jazz with hip-hop and R&B results in complex arrangements that share a similar density and rhythmical intricacy.
Common questions
Who sounds like Django Bates?
Artists similar to Django Bates include Polar Bear, Nils Frahm, Tigran Hamasyan and Mark Turner. Each shares elements of Django Bates's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Django Bates?
Django Bates is primarily known for jazz. Bates crafts dense textures marked by intricate rhythms and sudden shifts, creating a palpable tension that keeps listeners engaged throughout.
Where should I start if I like Django Bates?
If you enjoy Django Bates, start with Polar Bear — their album "Held on the Tips of Fingers" is a great entry point. Their blend of jazz with post-rock elements and complex rhythms creates a similarly engaging tension.