Bands & artists like Orbital

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

Artists to try next

The Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers

Guide

Known for their dynamic beats and layered electronic textures, they create immersive soundscapes that echo Orbital's driving rhythms.

electronic music pop rap pop rock
Underworld

Underworld

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Their blend of techno and progressive house features pulsing basslines and intricate layers, reminiscent of Orbital's sonic explorations.

progressive house synth-pop techno
Leftfield

Leftfield

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With a focus on deep grooves and rich sonic textures, Leftfield's tracks provide a similar sense of tension and release found in Orbital's work.

electronic music
Boards of Canada

Boards of Canada

Their atmospheric soundscapes and intricate layering create a reflective mood that complements the dynamic qualities of Orbital's music.

ambient music ambient techno downtempo
Daft Punk

Daft Punk

Combining house elements with rich textures and driving beats, Daft Punk's work shares a rhythmic intensity similar to that of Orbital.

French house dance music electronic music
Moby

Moby

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Moby's use of melodic samples and layered instrumentation creates a compelling emotional depth akin to the dynamic shifts in Orbital's tracks.

alternative rock ambient music chill-out music
Sasha

Sasha

His progressive house style features intricate builds and pulsating rhythms that resonate with the energetic flow characteristic of Orbital.

pop music
Fatboy Slim

Fatboy Slim

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With an emphasis on catchy hooks and driving beats, Fatboy Slim’s energetic tracks evoke a similar danceable quality found in Orbital’s music.

techno

Common questions

Who sounds like Orbital?

Artists similar to Orbital include The Chemical Brothers, Underworld, Leftfield and Boards of Canada. Each shares elements of Orbital's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Orbital?

Orbital is primarily known for electronica and techno. Their tracks pulse with a driving rhythm, layered textures shift dynamically, creating both tension and release that propels listeners forward through every sonic exploration.

Where should I start if I like Orbital?

If you enjoy Orbital, start with The Chemical Brothers — their album "Push the Button" is a great entry point. Known for their dynamic beats and layered electronic textures, they create immersive soundscapes that echo Orbital's driving rhythms.