If you like Grateful Dead, try these artists

If you like Grateful Dead, 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.

New to Grateful Dead? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Acid Mothers Temple

Acid Mothers Temple

Shared genres: psychedelic rock

acid rock drone music noise rock
Swans

Swans

Shared genres: rock music

alternative rock art rock avant-garde music
Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia

Shared genres: psychedelic rock

bluegrass music blues rock folk rock
Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Guide

Shared genres: psychedelic rock

art rock experimental rock jazz rock
Neil Young

Neil Young

Guide

Shared genres: rock music

Southern rock alternative rock blues
Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

Guide

Shared genres: rock music

American folk music Americana Christian rock
Cher

Cher

Guide

Shared genres: rock music

dance music disco folk music

Common questions

Who sounds like Grateful Dead?

Artists similar to Grateful Dead include Acid Mothers Temple, Swans, Jerry Garcia and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Each shares elements of Grateful Dead's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Grateful Dead?

Grateful Dead is primarily known for psychedelic rock. The Grateful Dead's music unfolds through intricate interplays of rhythm and melody, characterized by extended grooves that invite exploration and evoke a sense of shared discovery.

Where should I start if I like Grateful Dead?

If you enjoy Grateful Dead, start with Acid Mothers Temple — their album "Just Another Band from the Cosmic Inferno" is a great entry point. Shared genres: psychedelic rock