Bands & artists like Karl Seglem

If you like Karl Seglem, 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

Tord Gustavsen

Tord Gustavsen

Gustavsen's jazz compositions blend folk elements with a focus on subtle melodies and rich textures, similar to Seglem's intricate style.

jazz
Anouar Brahem

Anouar Brahem

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Brahem's use of the oud in a jazz context creates a unique sound that mirrors Seglem's fusion of folk and jazz influences.

Arabic music jazz world music
Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm

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Frahm's experimental approach to piano and ambient sounds resonates with the layered textures found in Seglem's music.

ambient music classical music contemporary classical music
Jan Garbarek

Jan Garbarek

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Garbarek's saxophone work combines jazz improvisation with folk motifs, echoing the rhythmic pulse present in Seglem's compositions.

jazz
Eivind Aarset

Eivind Aarset

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Aarset’s atmospheric guitar work and electronic influences create a sonic landscape that complements Seglem’s textural layers.

ECM style jazz ambient music electroacoustic music
Vijay Iyer

Vijay Iyer

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Iyer’s innovative jazz compositions often incorporate diverse influences and intricate rhythms, akin to Seglem's style.

jazz progressive jazz
Susanne Sundfør

Susanne Sundfør

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Sundfør's ethereal vocals and blend of folk with electronic elements resonate with the emotive qualities found in Seglem's music.

art pop dream pop jazz
Femi Kuti

Femi Kuti

Kuti’s Afrobeat sound incorporates jazz and folk influences, creating complex rhythms that parallel Seglem's musical approach.

Afrobeat funk jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Karl Seglem?

Artists similar to Karl Seglem include Tord Gustavsen, Anouar Brahem, Nils Frahm and Jan Garbarek. Each shares elements of Karl Seglem's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Karl Seglem?

Karl Seglem is primarily known for folk and jazz. With a rhythmic pulse that oscillates between grounded simplicity and intricate melodic lines, Seglem's music weaves together layers of texture through both restraint and dynamic bursts of expression.

Where should I start if I like Karl Seglem?

If you enjoy Karl Seglem, start with Tord Gustavsen — their album "Natt i Betlehem" is a great entry point. Gustavsen's jazz compositions blend folk elements with a focus on subtle melodies and rich textures, similar to Seglem's intricate style.