If you like Material, try these artists

If you like Material, 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

Lydia Lunch

Lydia Lunch

Shared genres: no wave

avant-garde music dark jazz industrial music
Swans

Swans

Shared genres: no wave

alternative rock art rock avant-garde music
Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth

Guide

Shared genres: no wave

alternative rock experimental rock indie rock
Thurston Moore

Thurston Moore

Shared genres: no wave

alternative rock avant-garde music experimental rock
John Lydon

John Lydon

Similar era

alternative dance alternative rock dance-punk
Lou Reed

Lou Reed

Similar era

alternative rock art rock blue-eyed soul
Splean

Splean

Similar era

alternative rock art rock electronic rock
James Chance

James Chance

Shared genres: no wave

avant-funk dance-punk no wave

Common questions

Who sounds like Material?

Artists similar to Material include Lydia Lunch, Swans, Sonic Youth and Thurston Moore. Each shares elements of Material's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Material?

Material is primarily known for no wave. A relentless interplay of jarring rhythms and unyielding textures constructs an atmosphere dense with tension and urgency.

Where should I start if I like Material?

If you enjoy Material, start with Lydia Lunch — their album "The Drowning of Lucy Hamilton" is a great entry point. Shared genres: no wave