Bands & artists like No Joy
If you like No Joy, 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 No Joy? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
My Bloody Valentine
Pioneers of shoegaze, their use of layered guitars and ethereal vocals creates a similar tension and release found in No Joy's music.
Slowdive
GuideWith their lush soundscapes and dreamy melodies, Slowdive embodies the same atmospheric qualities that characterize No Joy's work.
Lush
GuideTheir blend of pop sensibility with shoegaze elements mirrors the airy yet gritty textures present in No Joy's sound.
Ride
GuideRide's dynamic shifts and melodic hooks align closely with the cathartic releases found in No Joy's music.
The Jesus and Mary Chain
GuideTheir fusion of noise pop and melodic songwriting resonates with the gritty yet melodic approach of No Joy.
Alvvays
Alvvays combines jangly guitars with dreamy vocals, creating a vibrant sound that parallels the emotional depth of No Joy.
Deafheaven
Known for their blend of black metal and shoegaze, Deafheaven shares a similar intensity and atmospheric quality as No Joy.
Beach House
Their dream pop aesthetic and use of reverb-laden instrumentation evoke a similar ethereal quality to No Joy's music.
Common questions
Who sounds like No Joy?
Artists similar to No Joy include My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Lush and Ride. Each shares elements of No Joy's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is No Joy?
No Joy is primarily known for alternative rock, indie rock and shoegaze. Gritty textures collide with airy melodies as shifting dynamics create tension that resolves into cathartic release.
Where should I start if I like No Joy?
If you enjoy No Joy, start with My Bloody Valentine — their album "Ecstasy and Wine" is a great entry point. Pioneers of shoegaze, their use of layered guitars and ethereal vocals creates a similar tension and release found in No Joy's music.