Bands & artists like Leon Redbone
If you like Leon Redbone, 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 Leon Redbone? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
Tom Waits
GuideWaits shares a gravelly vocal style and often incorporates jazz and blues elements, creating a similarly atmospheric and laid-back sound.
Randy Newman
GuideNewman's storytelling and piano-driven arrangements evoke a similar blend of jazz and blues with a whimsical yet reflective mood.
Nick Lowe
GuideLowe's work features a mix of rock, blues, and country influences with clever lyrics and a relaxed vocal delivery akin to Redbone.
David Lindley
GuideLindley's eclectic instrumentation and laid-back groove mirror Redbone's ragtime influences while maintaining a bluesy feel.
Leonard Cohen
GuideCohen's deep, gravelly voice combined with his poetic lyrics creates an intimate atmosphere reminiscent of Redbone's style.
John Prine
GuidePrine's folk-infused storytelling and warm vocal delivery align well with the laid-back vibe found in Redbone's music.
Billie Holiday
GuideHoliday’s emotive vocal style and jazz influences complement the bluesy elements present in Redbone's work.
Dr. John
GuideDr. John's fusion of New Orleans jazz, blues, and rock captures a similar spirit of playful musicality found in Redbone's catalog.
Common questions
Who sounds like Leon Redbone?
Artists similar to Leon Redbone include Tom Waits, Randy Newman, Nick Lowe and David Lindley. Each shares elements of Leon Redbone's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Leon Redbone?
Leon Redbone is primarily known for blues, jazz and ragtime. Redbone's music features a laid-back groove characterized by syncopated rhythms and understated instrumental interplay, allowing space for his distinctively gravelly voice to glide effortlessly through the melodies.
Where should I start if I like Leon Redbone?
If you enjoy Leon Redbone, start with Tom Waits — their album "The Black Rider" is a great entry point. Waits shares a gravelly vocal style and often incorporates jazz and blues elements, creating a similarly atmospheric and laid-back sound.