If you like John Cale, try these artists

If you like John Cale, 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

Lou Reed

Lou Reed

Shared genres: alternative rock, art rock, drone music

alternative rock art rock blue-eyed soul
Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Shared genres: alternative rock, avant-garde music, classical music

alternative rock art music avant-garde music
Daniel Lanois

Daniel Lanois

Shared genres: alternative rock, art rock, experimental rock

acoustic music alternative rock ambient music
The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

Shared genres: alternative rock, art rock, avant-garde music

alternative rock art pop art rock
The Pretenders

The Pretenders

Shared genres: alternative rock, rock music

alternative rock rock music
Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams

Shared genres: alternative rock, pop rock, rock music

adult contemporary music alternative rock hard rock
Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton

Shared genres: rock music

blues blues rock hard rock
PJ Harvey

PJ Harvey

Shared genres: alternative rock, folk rock, rock music

alternative rock folk rock rock music

Common questions

Who sounds like John Cale?

Artists similar to John Cale include Lou Reed, Frank Zappa, Daniel Lanois and The Velvet Underground. Each shares elements of John Cale's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is John Cale?

John Cale is primarily known for alternative rock, classical and folk rock. Cale’s music throbs with a dense interplay of textures and dissonant harmonies, balancing moments of fierce intensity with haunting restraint.

Where should I start if I like John Cale?

If you enjoy John Cale, start with Lou Reed — their album "Coney Island Baby" is a great entry point. Shared genres: alternative rock, art rock, drone music