Bands & artists like Jimmy Eat World

If you like Jimmy Eat World, 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 Jimmy Eat World? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Dashboard Confessional

Dashboard Confessional

Known for their emotive lyrics and acoustic-driven sound, Dashboard Confessional shares a similar blend of pop-punk and emo sensibilities.

acoustic rock alternative rock emo
Taking Back Sunday

Taking Back Sunday

Guide

With their anthemic choruses and intertwining guitar melodies, Taking Back Sunday captures the same energetic and emotional essence found in Jimmy Eat World's music.

alternative rock emo emo pop
Brand New

Brand New

Brand New's dynamic shifts between soft verses and explosive choruses mirror the exhilarating push-and-pull effect characteristic of Jimmy Eat World.

alternative rock
The Starting Line

The Starting Line

Their melodic hooks and heartfelt lyrics align closely with the pop-punk and emo elements that define Jimmy Eat World's style.

punk rock
Paramore

Paramore

Guide

Paramore's blend of catchy melodies and emotional depth resonates well with fans of Jimmy Eat World's soaring choruses.

alternative rock pop rock power pop
Motion City Soundtrack

Motion City Soundtrack

With their clever lyrics and infectious energy, Motion City Soundtrack offers a similar rhythmic backbone and melodic structure.

punk rock
Weezer

Weezer

Guide

Weezer's power-pop sound, characterized by tight rhythms and melodic choruses, aligns well with the energetic style of Jimmy Eat World.

alternative rock emo garage rock
Yellowcard

Yellowcard

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Incorporating strings into their pop-punk sound, Yellowcard creates anthems that evoke a similar emotional response as Jimmy Eat World's music.

alternative rock pop-punk

Common questions

Who sounds like Jimmy Eat World?

Artists similar to Jimmy Eat World include Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, Brand New and The Starting Line. Each shares elements of Jimmy Eat World's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Jimmy Eat World?

Jimmy Eat World is primarily known for alternative rock, pop-punk and emo. Their music features a tight rhythmic backbone with soaring melodies that build gradually into explosive choruses, creating an exhilarating push-and-pull effect.

Where should I start if I like Jimmy Eat World?

If you enjoy Jimmy Eat World, start with Dashboard Confessional — their album "MTV Unplugged 2.0" is a great entry point. Known for their emotive lyrics and acoustic-driven sound, Dashboard Confessional shares a similar blend of pop-punk and emo sensibilities.