Bands & artists like Mike Keneally

If you like Mike Keneally, 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 Mike Keneally? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

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Zappa's complex compositions and fusion of rock, jazz, and avant-garde elements create a similarly intricate soundscape.

alternative rock art music avant-garde music
The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats

This instrumental trio blends jazz, rock, and progressive elements with technical prowess and playful improvisation akin to Keneally's style.

jazz
Liquid Tension Experiment

Liquid Tension Experiment

Their fusion of progressive rock and jazz features extensive improvisation and complex arrangements, resonating with Keneally's musical approach.

progressive metal progressive rock
Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny

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Metheny’s work often explores intricate melodies and harmonies within a jazz framework that aligns well with Keneally's sonic explorations.

Latin pop hard bop jazz
Guthrie Govan

Guthrie Govan

As a guitarist known for his technical skill and genre-blending compositions, Govan shares a similar adventurous spirit in music creation.

blues
Bill Bruford

Bill Bruford

Bruford’s projects often incorporate complex rhythms and jazz influences that mirror the sophisticated grooves found in Keneally's work.

jazz progressive rock
Chick Corea

Chick Corea

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Corea’s innovative fusion of jazz and electronic elements creates a rich tapestry of sound that parallels Keneally's eclectic style.

avant-garde jazz jazz post-bop
Snarky Puppy

Snarky Puppy

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Their blend of jazz, funk, and world music features intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts that resonate with Keneally's musical ethos.

jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Mike Keneally?

Artists similar to Mike Keneally include Frank Zappa, The Aristocrats, Liquid Tension Experiment and Pat Metheny. Each shares elements of Mike Keneally's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Mike Keneally?

Mike Keneally is primarily known for jazz fusion. Keneally’s music dances between intricate grooves and spacious interludes, balancing frenetic energy with contemplative pauses that invite deep engagement.

Where should I start if I like Mike Keneally?

If you enjoy Mike Keneally, start with Frank Zappa — their album "Everything Is Healing Nicely" is a great entry point. Zappa's complex compositions and fusion of rock, jazz, and avant-garde elements create a similarly intricate soundscape.