Bands & artists like Explosions in the Sky

If you like Explosions in the Sky, 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

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Known for their cinematic soundscapes and lengthy compositions, they create a similar immersive experience with orchestral instrumentation and gradual crescendos.

post-rock
Sigur Rós

Sigur Rós

Their ethereal sound and use of reverb-drenched guitars create expansive atmospheres that resonate emotionally, akin to Explosions in the Sky's style.

post-metal post-rock
This Will Destroy You

This Will Destroy You

With a focus on atmospheric build-ups and cathartic climaxes, their music closely aligns with the emotional intensity found in Explosions in the Sky's work.

post-rock
Caspian

Caspian

Caspian combines intricate guitar work with ambient textures, creating expansive soundscapes that evoke similar feelings of nostalgia and introspection.

instrumental rock post-rock
Do Make Say Think

Do Make Say Think

They incorporate jazz influences into their post-rock framework, resulting in complex rhythms and textures that echo the immersive qualities of Explosions in the Sky.

post-rock
The Album Leaf

The Album Leaf

With a focus on electronic elements and soft melodies, The Album Leaf creates serene soundscapes that complement the emotive nature of Explosions in the Sky.

ambient music
Pelican

Pelican

Their heavy yet melodic instrumental approach brings a different intensity to post-rock while still aligning with the expansive soundscapes typical of Explosions in the Sky.

post-metal
If These Trees Could Talk

If These Trees Could Talk

This band crafts lush instrumentals with an emphasis on melody and atmosphere, paralleling the emotional journeys found in Explosions in the Sky's music.

post-metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Explosions in the Sky?

Artists similar to Explosions in the Sky include Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Sigur Rós, This Will Destroy You and Caspian. Each shares elements of Explosions in the Sky's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Explosions in the Sky?

Explosions in the Sky is primarily known for post-rock. The band crafts immersive landscapes through rhythmic repetition and gradual build-ups that create an intense emotional release.

Where should I start if I like Explosions in the Sky?

If you enjoy Explosions in the Sky, start with Godspeed You! Black Emperor — their album "'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!" is a great entry point. Known for their cinematic soundscapes and lengthy compositions, they create a similar immersive experience with orchestral instrumentation and gradual crescendos.