Bands & artists like Machine Gun Kelly

If you like Machine Gun Kelly, 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 Machine Gun Kelly? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Lil Peep

Lil Peep

Guide

Combining emo influences with hip-hop, Lil Peep's music features melodic hooks and raw emotional lyrics that resonate similarly to Machine Gun Kelly's style.

alternative hip-hop alternative rock emo rap
Travis Barker

Travis Barker

As a prominent drummer in pop-punk, Travis Barker's collaborations often blend punk rock energy with hip-hop elements, mirroring MGK's genre fusion.

punk rock
Post Malone

Post Malone

Guide

Post Malone's genre-blending sound incorporates elements of rock and hip-hop, featuring catchy melodies and introspective lyrics akin to MGK's approach.

country music hip-hop pop music
Yungblud

Yungblud

Guide

YUNGBLUD's energetic blend of punk rock and rap, along with his rebellious lyrical themes, aligns closely with the dynamic shifts found in MGK's music.

alternative rock emo pop rock
Halsey

Halsey

Halsey's emotive vocal delivery paired with alternative pop production creates a similar atmospheric tension that fans of MGK would appreciate.

alternative R&B alternative pop alternative rock
Falling in Reverse

Falling in Reverse

Falling In Reverse blends post-hardcore with rap influences, presenting a high-energy sound that parallels the intensity found in MGK's work.

emo metalcore pop-punk
Blackbear

Blackbear

Blackbear's mix of R&B and hip-hop with pop-punk sensibilities offers a contemporary sound that shares emotional depth similar to MGK's tracks.

alternative R&B alternative hip-hop alternative rock
Crown the Empire

Crown the Empire

Their fusion of metalcore and pop elements creates a dramatic sonic landscape that echoes the high-energy dynamics present in MGK's music.

metalcore post-hardcore

Common questions

Who sounds like Machine Gun Kelly?

Artists similar to Machine Gun Kelly include Lil Peep, Travis Barker, Post Malone and Yungblud. Each shares elements of Machine Gun Kelly's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Machine Gun Kelly?

Machine Gun Kelly is primarily known for alternative rock, hip-hop and pop-punk. With gritty guitar riffs punctuated by rapid-fire verses, his music balances tension and release through dynamic shifts in energy and emotional weight.

Where should I start if I like Machine Gun Kelly?

If you enjoy Machine Gun Kelly, start with Lil Peep — their album "Hellboy" is a great entry point. Combining emo influences with hip-hop, Lil Peep's music features melodic hooks and raw emotional lyrics that resonate similarly to Machine Gun Kelly's style.