Bands & artists like Fat White Family
If you like Fat White Family, 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
The Fall
GuideKnown for their abrasive sound and sardonic lyrics, The Fall's dense instrumentation and post-punk roots resonate strongly with Fat White Family's style.
Idles
With their raw energy and confrontational lyrics, Idles create a similar unsettling groove that combines punk influences with heavy guitar work.
Parquet Courts
Their blend of art-punk and experimental rock features intricate guitar layers and rhythmic complexity that align well with Fat White Family's sound.
Savages
Savages deliver a fierce post-punk sound characterized by driving rhythms and haunting vocals, echoing the intensity found in Fat White Family's music.
Wire
As pioneers of the post-punk genre, Wire's innovative approach to melody and rhythm parallels the complex soundscapes created by Fat White Family.
Death from Above 1979
GuideTheir fusion of punk rock and dance music creates a visceral experience with heavy bass lines and distorted guitars reminiscent of Fat White Family's aesthetic.
Protomartyr
Combining post-punk influences with dark, introspective lyrics, Protomartyr shares a sonic depth that resonates with the unsettling grooves of Fat White Family.
A Place to Bury Strangers
Known for their wall of sound approach, A Place to Bury Strangers utilize feedback and reverb-heavy guitars akin to the sonic assault characteristic of Fat White Family.
Common questions
Who sounds like Fat White Family?
Artists similar to Fat White Family include The Fall, Idles, Parquet Courts and Savages. Each shares elements of Fat White Family's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Fat White Family?
Fat White Family is primarily known for post-punk. Dense layers of guitar feedback collide with propulsive rhythms to create an unsettling groove that both repels and draws in listeners.
Where should I start if I like Fat White Family?
If you enjoy Fat White Family, start with The Fall — their album "The Unutterable" is a great entry point. Known for their abrasive sound and sardonic lyrics, The Fall's dense instrumentation and post-punk roots resonate strongly with Fat White Family's style.