Bands & artists like Long Distance Calling

If you like Long Distance Calling, 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

Pelican

Pelican

Their instrumental post-metal sound features expansive guitar work and dynamic shifts, similar to Long Distance Calling's atmospheric style.

post-metal
Russian Circles

Russian Circles

Known for their intricate guitar layers and powerful crescendos, they share a similar sonic landscape with a focus on mood and texture.

post-metal
Cult of Luna

Cult of Luna

Their blend of heavy riffs and ambient passages creates a dense atmosphere that resonates well with the sound of Long Distance Calling.

post-metal
The Ocean

The Ocean

Guide

With their mix of progressive elements and heavy instrumentation, they provide a rich, layered sound that parallels Long Distance Calling's style.

post-metal
Isis

Isis

Their post-metal approach combines heavy instrumentation with melodic interludes, creating an emotional depth akin to Long Distance Calling.

art rock post-metal progressive metal
Amenra

Amenra

They offer a blend of heaviness and atmosphere, using dynamic contrasts that mirror the emotional intensity found in Long Distance Calling's music.

doom metal post-metal sludge metal
Tesseract

Tesseract

Their progressive metal sound features intricate guitar work and layered textures, appealing to fans of Long Distance Calling's complex compositions.

progressive metal
EARTH

EARTH

Their drone and doom influences create spacious soundscapes that resonate with the expansive atmospheres crafted by Long Distance Calling.

J-pop pop music

Common questions

Who sounds like Long Distance Calling?

Artists similar to Long Distance Calling include Pelican, Russian Circles, Cult of Luna and The Ocean. Each shares elements of Long Distance Calling's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Long Distance Calling?

Long Distance Calling is primarily known for post-metal. Pulsing rhythms intertwine with layered guitar textures, creating a dense yet spacious atmosphere that shifts dynamically through moments of restraint and cathartic release.

Where should I start if I like Long Distance Calling?

If you enjoy Long Distance Calling, start with Pelican — their album "The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw" is a great entry point. Their instrumental post-metal sound features expansive guitar work and dynamic shifts, similar to Long Distance Calling's atmospheric style.