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.

New to Lawrence English? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Ben Frost

Ben Frost

Guide

Frost's work combines dense electronic textures with organic sounds, creating an immersive atmosphere that mirrors English's gradual tension and release.

electronic music
Tim Hecker

Tim Hecker

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Hecker's layered soundscapes often blend noise and melody, similar to English's approach of shifting between sonic clouds and clarity.

electronic music
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

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.

electronica
William Basinski

William Basinski

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Basinski's minimalist tape loop compositions evoke a sense of time and decay, paralleling the atmospheric layering seen in English's work.

ambient music
Fennesz

Fennesz

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Fennesz blends guitar with electronic processing to create rich, textured pieces that reflect a similar aesthetic of complexity and clarity.

electronic music
A Winged Victory for the Sullen

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.

post-rock
Loscil

Loscil

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Loscil's ambient works utilize field recordings and subtle electronic manipulation, creating immersive environments reminiscent of English’s sonic explorations.

electronic music
Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto

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Sakamoto’s blend of classical piano with electronic textures offers a nuanced emotional depth that parallels the atmospheric qualities in English's pieces.

electronic music experimental music techno

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.