Bands & artists like Lana Del Rey

If you like Lana Del Rey, 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.

New to Lana Del Rey? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Mazzy Star

Mazzy Star

The dream-pop blueprint Lana built her early albums on top of.

dream pop
Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers

The closest contemporary in confessional, slow-burn songwriting.

indie folk indie pop indie rock
Cigarettes After Sex

Cigarettes After Sex

Same hazy, slow-tempo torch-song mood, stretched album-length.

Beach House

Beach House

Shared dream-pop palette and synth-soaked atmospheres.

ambient music dream pop indie rock
Weyes Blood

Weyes Blood

Operatic, melancholy 60s/70s pop-country DNA without the irony.

psychedelic folk
Angel Olsen

Angel Olsen

Guide

Country-folk vocal phrasing rooted in the same Americana melancholy.

pop rock traditional folk music
Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten

Same heart-on-sleeve emotional weight in a stripped-down folk-rock frame.

indie folk pop music
Mitski

Mitski

Guide

Different sonic palette, same disquiet about being a young woman in America.

J-pop art pop folk punk

Common questions

Who sounds like Lana Del Rey?

Artists similar to Lana Del Rey include Mazzy Star, Phoebe Bridgers, Cigarettes After Sex and Beach House. Each shares elements of Lana Del Rey's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Lana Del Rey?

Lana Del Rey is primarily known for indie pop, indie rock and R&B. Del Rey's music conjures a slow-motion sway, where languid melodies intertwine with intricate textures, creating an intoxicating blend of tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Lana Del Rey?

If you enjoy Lana Del Rey, start with Mazzy Star — their album "She Hangs Brightly" is a great entry point. The dream-pop blueprint Lana built her early albums on top of.