Bands & artists like How to Dress Well

If you like How to Dress Well, 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.

rhythm and blues

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James Blake

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Blake's use of atmospheric production and emotive vocal layering creates a similarly intimate tension.

electronica pop music

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Assume Form

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Frank Ocean

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Ocean's blend of R&B with intricate arrangements and heartfelt lyrics resonates with the lushness found in How to Dress Well's music.

alternative R&B avant-pop contemporary R&B

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Blonde

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The Weeknd

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His early work features dark, atmospheric beats paired with smooth vocals that evoke a similar emotional depth.

alternative R&B contemporary R&B pop music

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Starboy

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Sufjan Stevens

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Stevens' intricate instrumentation and layered harmonies create an intimate soundscape akin to How to Dress Well's style.

alternative rock baroque pop chamber pop

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Illinois

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Bon Iver

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Bon Iver's use of rich textures and vocal harmonies aligns well with the lush soundscapes present in How to Dress Well's music.

indie folk

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For Emma, Forever Ago

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Sampha

Sampha's emotive vocals combined with experimental production mirror the intimate yet complex sound of How to Dress Well.

electronic music rhythm and blues

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Process

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Majid Jordan

Their smooth R&B style and atmospheric production align closely with the rhythmic and lush qualities of How to Dress Well.

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Majid Jordan

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Tinashe

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Tinashe's innovative approach to R&B features intricate production and layered vocals that reflect a similar sonic palette.

alternative R&B hip-hop

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Joyride

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Common questions

Who sounds like How to Dress Well?

Artists similar to How to Dress Well include James Blake, Frank Ocean, The Weeknd and Sufjan Stevens. Each shares elements of How to Dress Well's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is How to Dress Well?

How to Dress Well is primarily known for R&B. The music pulses with a rhythmic undercurrent, creating an intimate tension that ebbs into lush vocal harmonies and intricate layers of textured instrumentation.

Where should I start if I like How to Dress Well?

If you enjoy How to Dress Well, start with James Blake — their album "Assume Form" is a great entry point. Blake's use of atmospheric production and emotive vocal layering creates a similarly intimate tension.