Bands & artists like Lawrence English
If you like Lawrence English, 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.
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Artists to try next
Ben Frost
GuideFrost's work combines dense electronic textures with organic sounds, creating an immersive atmosphere that mirrors English's gradual tension and release.
Tim Hecker
GuideHecker's layered soundscapes often blend noise and melody, similar to English's approach of shifting between sonic clouds and clarity.
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Smith's use of modular synths and organic instrumentation creates lush, evolving soundscapes that resonate with the textural qualities found in English's compositions.
William Basinski
GuideBasinski's minimalist tape loop compositions evoke a sense of time and decay, paralleling the atmospheric layering seen in English's work.
Fennesz
GuideFennesz blends guitar with electronic processing to create rich, textured pieces that reflect a similar aesthetic of complexity and clarity.
A Winged Victory for the Sullen
Their ambient compositions feature orchestral elements that build slowly, akin to the gradual unfolding found in English's music.
Loscil
GuideLoscil's ambient works utilize field recordings and subtle electronic manipulation, creating immersive environments reminiscent of English’s sonic explorations.
Ryuichi Sakamoto
GuideSakamoto’s blend of classical piano with electronic textures offers a nuanced emotional depth that parallels the atmospheric qualities in English's pieces.
Common questions
Who sounds like Lawrence English?
Artists similar to Lawrence English include Ben Frost, Tim Hecker, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and William Basinski. Each shares elements of Lawrence English's sound while bringing their own perspective.
Where should I start if I like Lawrence English?
If you enjoy Lawrence English, start with Ben Frost — their album "Aurora" is a great entry point. Frost's work combines dense electronic textures with organic sounds, creating an immersive atmosphere that mirrors English's gradual tension and release.