Bands & artists like Mark Stewart

If you like Mark Stewart, 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

The Pop Group

The Pop Group

As a contemporary of Mark Stewart, their music features similar jagged guitar lines and a fusion of punk with experimental sounds.

new wave punk rock
This Heat

This Heat

Known for their avant-garde approach, they combine post-punk rhythms with unconventional song structures and a layered sonic palette.

punk rock
Gang of Four

Gang of Four

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Their politically charged lyrics and sharp guitar riffs align closely with the urgent energy found in Stewart's work.

punk rock
Public Image Ltd.

Public Image Ltd.

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Fronted by John Lydon, their blend of punk rock with experimental soundscapes echoes the tension present in Stewart's music.

alternative rock post-punk
Killing Joke

Killing Joke

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Their heavy use of rhythmic intensity and dark atmospheres parallels the immersive experience created by Stewart.

gothic rock industrial metal new wave
Wire

Wire

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With their minimalist yet intricate sound, Wire's post-punk style shares a common thread of urgency and experimentation.

art punk
Siouxsie and the Banshees

Siouxsie and the Banshees

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Their innovative blend of punk, pop, and goth aesthetics resonates with the layered complexity found in Stewart's work.

alternative rock gothic rock new wave
The Birthday Party

The Birthday Party

With chaotic instrumentation and a raw edge, their sound captures the same kind of tension that defines Stewart's music.

gothic rock post-punk

Common questions

Who sounds like Mark Stewart?

Artists similar to Mark Stewart include The Pop Group, This Heat, Gang of Four and Public Image Ltd.. Each shares elements of Mark Stewart's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Mark Stewart?

Mark Stewart is primarily known for post-punk. Steeped in tension and urgency, his music pulses with relentless beats, jagged guitar lines, and a cacophony of layered sounds that create an immersive experience.

Where should I start if I like Mark Stewart?

If you enjoy Mark Stewart, start with The Pop Group — their album "Citizen Zombie" is a great entry point. As a contemporary of Mark Stewart, their music features similar jagged guitar lines and a fusion of punk with experimental sounds.