If you like New Order, try these artists

If you like New Order, 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 New Order? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Pet Shop Boys

Pet Shop Boys

Guide

Shared genres: alternative dance, electronic dance music, new wave

alternative dance art pop electronic dance music
John Lydon

John Lydon

Shared genres: alternative dance, new wave, post-punk

alternative dance alternative rock dance-punk
Soft Cell

Soft Cell

Shared genres: electronic dance music, new wave, post-punk

art pop dance music dark wave
Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire

Shared genres: alternative dance, new wave, post-punk

acid house alternative dance ambient music
Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Shared genres: electronic dance music, new wave, synth-pop

Hi-NRG dance music electronic dance music
Cassius

Cassius

Shared genres: alternative dance, synth-pop

French hip-hop French house alternative dance
Curt Smith

Curt Smith

Shared genres: new wave, post-punk, synth-pop

new wave pop rock post-punk
The Human League

The Human League

Shared genres: new wave, post-punk, synth-pop

art pop avant-garde music electronic music

Common questions

Who sounds like New Order?

Artists similar to New Order include Pet Shop Boys, John Lydon, Soft Cell and Cabaret Voltaire. Each shares elements of New Order's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is New Order?

New Order is primarily known for new wave, synth-pop and post-punk. A driving pulse underpins shimmering synth layers, creating an exhilarating tension that compels movement while evoking introspective reflection.

Where should I start if I like New Order?

If you enjoy New Order, start with Pet Shop Boys — their album "Nightlife" is a great entry point. Shared genres: alternative dance, electronic dance music, new wave