If you like Joy Division, try these artists

If you like Joy Division, 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

Swans

Swans

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative rock art rock avant-garde music
The Jesus and Mary Chain

The Jesus and Mary Chain

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative rock indie rock noise pop
John Lydon

John Lydon

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative dance alternative rock dance-punk
Lydia Lunch

Lydia Lunch

Shared genres: post-punk

avant-garde music dark jazz industrial music
The Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative rock dark wave gothic rock
Suicide

Suicide

Shared genres: post-punk

electronic music industrial rock no wave
Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth

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alternative rock experimental rock indie rock
The Cure

The Cure

Guide

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative rock gothic rock new wave

Common questions

Who sounds like Joy Division?

Artists similar to Joy Division include Swans, The Jesus and Mary Chain, John Lydon and Lydia Lunch. Each shares elements of Joy Division's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Joy Division?

Joy Division is primarily known for post-punk. A brooding exploration of tension and release unfolds through driving rhythms and sparse instrumentation, evoking an atmosphere thick with melancholy.

Where should I start if I like Joy Division?

If you enjoy Joy Division, start with Swans — their album "Soundtracks for the Blind" is a great entry point. Shared genres: post-punk