Bands & artists like Oceansize

If you like Oceansize, 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 Oceansize? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

The Mars Volta

The Mars Volta

Their complex song structures and layered instrumentation create a similarly expansive soundscape filled with tension and release.

progressive rock
Porcupine Tree

Porcupine Tree

Guide

Known for their intricate guitar work and atmospheric compositions, they share a progressive rock sensibility that resonates with Oceansize's style.

progressive metal progressive rock psychedelic rock
Amplifier

Amplifier

Their blend of heavy riffs and ambient textures mirrors the cinematic crescendos found in Oceansize's music.

progressive rock
Karnivool

Karnivool

With their dynamic shifts and layered arrangements, Karnivool captures a similar intensity and depth in their progressive rock sound.

alternative metal alternative rock progressive metal
Tool

Tool

Their use of polyrhythms and dark, atmospheric elements aligns closely with the sonic complexity of Oceansize.

alternative metal art rock progressive metal
Caspian

Caspian

Caspian's post-rock influences and expansive instrumental passages evoke a similar emotional landscape as Oceansize.

instrumental rock post-rock
Isis

Isis

Their heavy yet melodic approach to progressive metal shares a kinship with the layered soundscapes created by Oceansize.

art rock post-metal progressive metal
Tesseract

Tesseract

Their intricate guitar work and atmospheric elements resonate well with the rich textures found in Oceansize's music.

progressive metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Oceansize?

Artists similar to Oceansize include The Mars Volta, Porcupine Tree, Amplifier and Karnivool. Each shares elements of Oceansize's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Oceansize?

Oceansize is primarily known for progressive rock. Layered guitar riffs intertwine with cinematic crescendos, creating a rich tapestry of sound that ebbs with tension and resolves into expansive release.

Where should I start if I like Oceansize?

If you enjoy Oceansize, start with The Mars Volta — their album "Frances the Mute" is a great entry point. Their complex song structures and layered instrumentation create a similarly expansive soundscape filled with tension and release.