If you like Elliott Smith, try these artists

If you like Elliott Smith, 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

Sufjan Stevens

Sufjan Stevens

Shared genres: indie folk, indie pop, indie rock

alternative rock baroque pop chamber pop
Neutral Milk Hotel

Neutral Milk Hotel

Shared genres: indie folk, indie rock, lo-fi music

indie folk indie rock lo-fi music
The Narrative

The Narrative

Shared genres: indie folk, indie pop, indie rock

folk music indie folk indie pop
Birdy

Birdy

Shared genres: indie folk, indie pop, indie rock

folk music indie folk indie pop
Kodaline

Kodaline

Shared genres: indie folk, indie pop, indie rock

alternative rock indie folk indie pop
Surf Curse

Surf Curse

Shared genres: indie pop, indie rock, lo-fi music

indie pop indie rock lo-fi music
Feist

Feist

Shared genres: indie folk, indie pop, indie rock

anti-folk folk music indie folk
The Shins

The Shins

Shared genres: indie pop, indie rock

folk rock indie pop indie rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Elliott Smith?

Artists similar to Elliott Smith include Sufjan Stevens, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Narrative and Birdy. Each shares elements of Elliott Smith's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Elliott Smith?

Elliott Smith is primarily known for indie pop, indie rock and indie folk. The music is characterized by gentle melodies woven through sparse instrumentation, creating a haunting tension between hope and despair.

Where should I start if I like Elliott Smith?

If you enjoy Elliott Smith, start with Sufjan Stevens — their album "The Ascension" is a great entry point. Shared genres: indie folk, indie pop, indie rock