Bands & artists like Fishbone
If you like Fishbone, 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
Primus
GuideTheir complex bass lines and eclectic fusion of funk and rock create a similarly frenetic energy.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Known for their funky grooves and dynamic brass arrangements, they share a vibrant, rhythmic intensity.
Living Colour
Their blend of hard rock, funk, and socially conscious lyrics mirrors Fishbone's energetic and diverse style.
No Doubt
GuideTheir ska influences and punchy instrumentation offer a similar upbeat, danceable quality.
Skunk Anansie
Their powerful vocals and fusion of rock with funk elements resonate well with Fishbone's sound.
Cake
GuideTheir quirky blend of alternative rock with brass instrumentation creates a playful yet edgy atmosphere.
311
GuideThey mix reggae, rock, and funk in a way that parallels Fishbone's genre-blending approach.
Gogol Bordello
GuideTheir energetic fusion of punk and gypsy music shares the same exhilarating drive and rhythmic complexity.
Common questions
Who sounds like Fishbone?
Artists similar to Fishbone include Primus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Living Colour and No Doubt. Each shares elements of Fishbone's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Fishbone?
Fishbone is primarily known for alternative rock, funk rock and funk metal. A relentless interplay of syncopated rhythms and punchy brass interludes drives their sound forward, creating an exhilarating tension that compels movement.
Where should I start if I like Fishbone?
If you enjoy Fishbone, start with Primus — their album "They Can't All Be Zingers" is a great entry point. Their complex bass lines and eclectic fusion of funk and rock create a similarly frenetic energy.