Bands & artists like Penicillin
If you like Penicillin, 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 Penicillin? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
The Smashing Pumpkins
GuideTheir blend of heavy guitar riffs and dynamic vocal delivery creates a similarly charged atmosphere.
Sunny Day Real Estate
Known for their emotive vocals and intricate guitar work, they share a similar alternative rock intensity.
My Chemical Romance
GuideTheir dramatic soundscapes and energetic instrumentation evoke a comparable tension and release.
Brand New
GuideThey combine melodic hooks with raw emotional lyrics, creating a similar atmospheric tension.
Failure
Their use of layered guitars and moody vocals aligns well with the pulsating energy found in Penicillin's music.
Deftones
GuideWith their heavy yet melodic sound, they create an intense atmosphere that resonates with Penicillin's style.
Jimmy Eat World
GuideTheir catchy hooks and driving rhythms mirror the infectious energy present in Penicillin's tracks.
At the Drive-In
GuideTheir frenetic energy and complex song structures create a similarly charged listening experience.
Common questions
Who sounds like Penicillin?
Artists similar to Penicillin include The Smashing Pumpkins, Sunny Day Real Estate, My Chemical Romance and Brand New. Each shares elements of Penicillin's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Penicillin?
Penicillin is primarily known for alternative rock. The music pulses with an infectious rhythm that intertwines driving guitar riffs and dynamic vocal lines, creating a charged atmosphere ripe with tension and release.
Where should I start if I like Penicillin?
If you enjoy Penicillin, start with The Smashing Pumpkins — their album "Zeitgeist" is a great entry point. Their blend of heavy guitar riffs and dynamic vocal delivery creates a similarly charged atmosphere.