Bands & artists like Kayo Dot
If you like Kayo Dot, 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
Tortoise
Their blend of jazz, post-rock, and electronic elements creates complex rhythmic structures and atmospheric soundscapes similar to Kayo Dot.
The Mars Volta
GuideKnown for their progressive rock sound infused with jazz influences, their music features intricate arrangements and emotional intensity that resonates with Kayo Dot's style.
Don Caballero
Their math rock approach incorporates jazz-like improvisation and complex time signatures, paralleling the intricate rhythms found in Kayo Dot's work.
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
With their avant-garde blend of metal, classical, and jazz, they share a similar experimental ethos and emotional depth as Kayo Dot.
Magma
GuideThis French band’s zeuhl style combines jazz with rock and operatic vocals, creating a unique tension and complexity akin to Kayo Dot's compositions.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Their expansive instrumental pieces often evoke deep emotional landscapes through dynamic shifts, resonating with the atmospheric qualities of Kayo Dot.
Björk
GuideHer innovative use of orchestration and genre-blending, particularly in her more experimental works, aligns well with the artistic vision of Kayo Dot.
Zs
Their avant-garde jazz compositions feature unconventional structures and intense dynamics that mirror Kayo Dot's intricate musical explorations.
Common questions
Who sounds like Kayo Dot?
Artists similar to Kayo Dot include Tortoise, The Mars Volta, Don Caballero and Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. Each shares elements of Kayo Dot's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Kayo Dot?
Kayo Dot is primarily known for jazz. Kayo Dot's music pulses with intricate rhythms and shifting textures, layered with moments of tension and release that evoke profound emotional depth.
Where should I start if I like Kayo Dot?
If you enjoy Kayo Dot, start with Tortoise — their album "Millions Now Living Will Never Die" is a great entry point. Their blend of jazz, post-rock, and electronic elements creates complex rhythmic structures and atmospheric soundscapes similar to Kayo Dot.