Bands & artists like Pauline Oliveros

If you like Pauline Oliveros, 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 Pauline Oliveros? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

La Monte Young

La Monte Young

Young's exploration of drone and sustained tones creates immersive sound environments that resonate with Oliveros's deep listening practices.

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Terry Riley

Terry Riley

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Riley's use of repetitive structures and rich textures in his minimalist compositions parallels the meditative qualities found in Oliveros's work.

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Morton Subotnick

Morton Subotnick

Subotnick's pioneering electronic compositions, especially with the Buchla synthesizer, share a similar focus on texture and spatial awareness.

Steve Reich

Steve Reich

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Reich’s phased patterns and rhythmic structures create an evolving soundscape that complements Oliveros's emphasis on attentive listening.

Brian Eno

Brian Eno

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Eno’s ambient works utilize layered sounds and textures to create immersive environments, akin to the communal explorative nature of Oliveros's music.

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John Cage

John Cage

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Cage’s avant-garde approach to sound and silence aligns with Oliveros's philosophy of deep listening and engagement with the environment.

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Akira Rabelais

Rabelais blends field recordings with digital manipulation, creating textured soundscapes that encourage deep listening similar to Oliveros’s work.

Yasunao Tone

Yasunao Tone

Tone’s experimental use of technology and sound manipulation reflects a similar commitment to exploring new sonic territories as found in Oliveros’s compositions.

Common questions

Who sounds like Pauline Oliveros?

Artists similar to Pauline Oliveros include La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Morton Subotnick and Steve Reich. Each shares elements of Pauline Oliveros's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Pauline Oliveros?

Pauline Oliveros is primarily known for electronic. Oliveros's music unfolds through layers of texture and subtle shifts in density, creating an immersive space that encourages attentive listening and communal exploration.

Where should I start if I like Pauline Oliveros?

If you enjoy Pauline Oliveros, start with La Monte Young — their album "31 VII 69 10:26-10:49 PM / 23 VIII 64 2:50:45-3:11 AM The Volga Delta" is a great entry point. Young's exploration of drone and sustained tones creates immersive sound environments that resonate with Oliveros's deep listening practices.