Bands & artists like Merzbow
If you like Merzbow, 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 Merzbow? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
Nurse With Wound
Known for their experimental soundscapes that blend industrial noise with surrealistic elements, creating a deeply immersive listening experience.
Whitehouse
Pioneers of power electronics, their abrasive textures and confrontational themes resonate well with Merzbow's harsh noise aesthetic.
The Haxan Cloak
Utilizing dark ambient tones and heavy bass, The Haxan Cloak creates an eerie atmosphere reminiscent of Merzbow's meditative yet chaotic sound.
Lustmord
As a pioneer in dark ambient music, Lustmord's use of field recordings and dense sound layers echoes the immersive qualities of Merzbow's work.
Zoviet France
Their experimental approach to sound collage and use of found sounds aligns with the musique concrète aspects present in Merzbow's oeuvre.
Wolf Eyes
With a focus on raw, unfiltered noise and improvisation, Wolf Eyes shares a similar ethos and sonic exploration as Merzbow.
Kraftwerk
GuideWhile more melodic, Kraftwerk's innovative use of electronic sounds and rhythmic structures can be seen as a precursor to the sonic experimentation found in Merzbow.
Alva Noto
His integration of minimalism and digital noise creates intricate soundscapes that reflect the textural complexity found in Merzbow's music.
Common questions
Who sounds like Merzbow?
Artists similar to Merzbow include Nurse With Wound, Whitehouse, The Haxan Cloak and Lustmord. Each shares elements of Merzbow's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Merzbow?
Merzbow is primarily known for industrial music, dark ambient and noise music. Dense layers of abrasive textures collide while rhythmic pulses emerge from the tumult, creating an overwhelming yet meditative experience.
Where should I start if I like Merzbow?
If you enjoy Merzbow, start with Nurse With Wound — their album "A Sucked Orange" is a great entry point. Known for their experimental soundscapes that blend industrial noise with surrealistic elements, creating a deeply immersive listening experience.