Bands & artists like Marc Ribot

If you like Marc Ribot, 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

John Zorn

John Zorn

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Zorn's avant-garde compositions often incorporate jagged rhythms and a diverse instrumentation that challenge conventional listening.

avant-garde jazz
Bill Frisell

Bill Frisell

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Frisell's experimental guitar work blends jazz, folk, and avant-garde elements, creating intricate soundscapes that resonate with Ribot’s style.

jazz post-bop progressive jazz
Nels Cline

Nels Cline

Cline's guitar playing is marked by unconventional techniques and a willingness to explore dissonance, similar to Ribot's unpredictable phrasing.

indie rock jazz
David Torn

David Torn

Torn’s use of effects-laden guitar and complex compositions creates an atmospheric tension that aligns well with Ribot’s experimental approach.

jazz
Henry Kaiser

Henry Kaiser

Kaiser’s adventurous guitar work and penchant for improvisation mirror the exploratory nature of Ribot's music.

free improvisation funk
Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny

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Metheny's fusion of jazz and rock often features intricate arrangements and emotive guitar lines that can evoke a similar tension to Ribot’s pieces.

Latin pop hard bop jazz
Tortoise

Tortoise

This post-rock band employs experimental rhythms and textures that create an engaging listening experience akin to Ribot’s sonic explorations.

art rock post-rock
The Necks

The Necks

Their minimalist yet dynamic approach to composition builds tension through repetition and subtle shifts, resonating with Ribot's style.

jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Marc Ribot?

Artists similar to Marc Ribot include John Zorn, Bill Frisell, Nels Cline and David Torn. Each shares elements of Marc Ribot's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Marc Ribot?

Marc Ribot is primarily known for experimental music and vocal music. Ribot’s music bristles with tension and release, featuring jagged rhythms and unpredictable phrasing that compel active listening.

Where should I start if I like Marc Ribot?

If you enjoy Marc Ribot, start with John Zorn — their album "The Dream Membrane" is a great entry point. Zorn's avant-garde compositions often incorporate jagged rhythms and a diverse instrumentation that challenge conventional listening.