If you like Nine Inch Nails, try these artists

If you like Nine Inch Nails, 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

Julien-K

Julien-K

Shared genres: electronic rock, industrial rock

electronic rock industrial rock
Swans

Swans

Shared genres: alternative rock, industrial music, industrial rock

alternative rock art rock avant-garde music
Blue Stahli

Blue Stahli

Shared genres: electronic rock, industrial metal, industrial rock

alternative metal electro-industrial electronic rock
Maurizio Bianchi

Maurizio Bianchi

Shared genres: ambient music, dark ambient, industrial music

ambient music dark ambient drone music
Green Day

Green Day

Shared genres: alternative rock

alternative rock pop-punk punk rock
Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey

Also from United States

baroque pop dream pop indie pop
Neil Young

Neil Young

Shared genres: alternative rock

Southern rock alternative rock blues
Beck

Beck

Shared genres: alternative rock

alternative hip-hop alternative rock anti-folk

Common questions

Who sounds like Nine Inch Nails?

Artists similar to Nine Inch Nails include Julien-K, Swans, Blue Stahli and Maurizio Bianchi. Each shares elements of Nine Inch Nails's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Nine Inch Nails?

Nine Inch Nails is primarily known for alternative rock, ambient and industrial music. Layers of dense electronic textures pulse against haunting melodies, creating an unsettling tension that compels the listener to engage with both discomfort and desire.

Where should I start if I like Nine Inch Nails?

If you enjoy Nine Inch Nails, start with Julien-K — their album "California Noir - Chapter One: Analog Beaches & Digital Cities" is a great entry point. Shared genres: electronic rock, industrial rock