Bands & artists like Happy Mondays
If you like Happy Mondays, 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 Charlatans
Their blend of alternative rock and dance elements creates a similar infectious groove, often featuring catchy hooks and rhythmic intricacies.
Primal Scream
Known for their fusion of rock and dance music, they share a similar ability to create pulsating rhythms that drive movement.
Underworld
GuideFusing electronic music with rock influences, their driving beats and layered sounds create a similarly compelling tension.
Faithless
GuideTheir blend of electronic beats and live instrumentation produces a dynamic sound that shares the rhythmic complexity found in Happy Mondays' music.
Massive Attack
With their atmospheric soundscapes and intricate rhythms, they offer a darker yet equally engaging approach to groove-driven music.
The Chemical Brothers
GuideTheir pioneering work in electronic music features driving beats and rich textures that echo the danceable aspects of Happy Mondays.
Beastie Boys
Their genre-blending style incorporates hip-hop and rock elements that create a lively, rhythmic experience akin to the Happy Mondays’ sound.
Liam Gallagher
His solo work retains the anthemic quality and melodic sensibility reminiscent of the Britpop era that overlaps with Happy Mondays' influence.
Common questions
Who sounds like Happy Mondays?
Artists similar to Happy Mondays include The Charlatans, Primal Scream, Underworld and Faithless. Each shares elements of Happy Mondays's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Happy Mondays?
Happy Mondays is primarily known for alternative rock, alternative dance and hip house. Their music drives forward with a pulsating groove that layers rhythmic intricacies over melodic hooks, crafting an infectious tension that compels movement.
Where should I start if I like Happy Mondays?
If you enjoy Happy Mondays, start with The Charlatans — their album "The Charlatans" is a great entry point. Their blend of alternative rock and dance elements creates a similar infectious groove, often featuring catchy hooks and rhythmic intricacies.