If you like Jóhann Jóhannsson, try these artists

If you like Jóhann Jóhannsson, 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

Stars of the Lid

Stars of the Lid

Shared genres: ambient music, minimalist music

ambient music contemporary classical music drone music
Joe Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi

Shared genres: classical music, minimalist music

classical music film score minimalist music
John Adams

John Adams

Shared genres: classical music, minimalist music

classical music minimalist music opera
Yoko Kanno

Yoko Kanno

Shared genres: ambient music, classical music

J-pop ambient music art rock
Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm

Shared genres: ambient music, classical music

ambient music classical music contemporary classical music
Rick Wakeman

Rick Wakeman

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Shared genres: ambient music, classical music

Christian music ambient music classical music
Mike Oldfield

Mike Oldfield

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Shared genres: ambient music, classical music

Celtic fusion ambient music classical music
Gidon Kremer

Gidon Kremer

Shared genres: art music, classical music

art music classical music

Common questions

Who sounds like Jóhann Jóhannsson?

Artists similar to Jóhann Jóhannsson include Stars of the Lid, Joe Hisaishi, John Adams and Yoko Kanno. Each shares elements of Jóhann Jóhannsson's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Jóhann Jóhannsson?

Jóhann Jóhannsson is primarily known for classical, ambient and minimalist music. Rich layers of sound shift gracefully over time, punctuated by moments of quiet tension that pull at emotional threads within the listener.

Where should I start if I like Jóhann Jóhannsson?

If you enjoy Jóhann Jóhannsson, start with Stars of the Lid — their album "And Their Refinement of the Decline" is a great entry point. Shared genres: ambient music, minimalist music