Bands & artists like Ira!

If you like Ira!, 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

Mogwai

Mogwai

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Known for their instrumental post-rock sound, Mogwai shares a similar layered guitar texture and dynamic shifts that create both urgency and spaciousness.

alternative rock indie rock post-rock
The National

The National

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With their driving rhythms and atmospheric instrumentation, The National captures a similar blend of urgency and introspection in their alternative rock sound.

indie rock post-punk
Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie

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Their use of layered guitars and emotive melodies aligns well with Ira!'s approach to crafting songs that balance urgency with reflective moments.

emo indie rock
Interpol

Interpol

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Interpol's moody guitar-driven sound and rhythmic intensity resonate with the driving energy found in Ira!'s music.

alternative rock indie rock post-punk revival
Yo La Tengo

Yo La Tengo

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With their eclectic mix of noise rock and melodic elements, Yo La Tengo offers a similar sonic palette that combines urgency and spacious interplay.

indie rock
Built to Spill

Built to Spill

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Their intricate guitar work and dynamic song structures evoke a similar sense of urgency while allowing for expansive musical exploration.

Midwest emo alternative rock indie rock
Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth

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Sonic Youth's experimental approach to alternative rock, characterized by layered guitars and shifting dynamics, parallels the sound of Ira!.

alternative rock experimental rock indie rock
Radiohead

Radiohead

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Radiohead's innovative soundscapes and emotional depth in their alternative rock music align well with the urgent yet spacious qualities of Ira!.

Britpop alternative rock art pop

Common questions

Who sounds like Ira!?

Artists similar to Ira! include Mogwai, The National, Death Cab for Cutie and Interpol. Each shares elements of Ira!'s sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ira!?

Ira! is primarily known for alternative rock. With driving rhythms and layered guitar textures, Ira! crafts songs that pulse with urgency while allowing moments of spacious interplay to breathe between phrases.

Where should I start if I like Ira!?

If you enjoy Ira!, start with Mogwai — their album "As the Love Continues" is a great entry point. Known for their instrumental post-rock sound, Mogwai shares a similar layered guitar texture and dynamic shifts that create both urgency and spaciousness.