Bands & artists like James Ferraro

If you like James Ferraro, 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

Oneohtrix Point Never

Oneohtrix Point Never

Known for his experimental electronic compositions, he similarly layers synthetic textures and creates immersive soundscapes that challenge conventional listening.

ambient music drone music electronic music
Tim Hecker

Tim Hecker

Hecker's ambient works often incorporate dense layers of sound that create an unsettling atmosphere, akin to Ferraro's hypnotic yet disorienting style.

electronic music
Sophie

Sophie

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SOPHIE's innovative production techniques and use of synthetic sounds create a vibrant yet disconcerting auditory experience reminiscent of Ferraro's work.

avant-pop electronic music hyperpop
Ryoji Ikeda

Ryoji Ikeda

Ikeda focuses on minimalism and data-driven compositions, creating stark electronic pieces that evoke a similar sense of abstraction and tension.

electronic music
FKA twigs

FKA twigs

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Her fusion of electronic music with emotional vocal delivery creates an eerie yet captivating atmosphere, similar to the hypnotic grooves in Ferraro’s work.

trip hop
Nicolas Jaar

Nicolas Jaar

Jaar’s atmospheric electronic music often incorporates complex rhythms and a wide palette of sounds, drawing listeners into a similarly immersive experience.

ambient music dance music downtempo
Death Grips

Death Grips

Their aggressive blend of punk and electronic elements creates a chaotic yet engaging soundscape that resonates with the intensity found in Ferraro's music.

abstract hip-hop digital hardcore experimental hip-hop
Burial

Burial

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Burial’s use of haunting melodies and textured beats creates an unsettling mood that parallels the emotional complexity in Ferraro's compositions.

ambient music dubstep future garage

Common questions

Who sounds like James Ferraro?

Artists similar to James Ferraro include Oneohtrix Point Never, Tim Hecker, Sophie and Ryoji Ikeda. Each shares elements of James Ferraro's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is James Ferraro?

James Ferraro is primarily known for electronic. Ferraro's music delivers disorienting layers of synthetic texture and rhythmic pulses that evoke a sense of unease while simultaneously drawing listeners into hypnotic grooves.

Where should I start if I like James Ferraro?

If you enjoy James Ferraro, start with Oneohtrix Point Never — their album "Returnal" is a great entry point. Known for his experimental electronic compositions, he similarly layers synthetic textures and creates immersive soundscapes that challenge conventional listening.