If you like Placebo, try these artists

If you like Placebo, 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.

Artists to try next

Acoustic Alchemy

Acoustic Alchemy

Shared genres: jazz fusion

jazz fusion jazz pop smooth jazz
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: jazz fusion

bebop classical music electro
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

Shared genres: jazz fusion

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Hiroshima

Hiroshima

Shared genres: jazz fusion

crossover jazz jazz fusion jazz pop
Jaco Pastorius

Jaco Pastorius

Shared genres: jazz fusion

jazz jazz fusion jazz-funk
Masayoshi Takanaka

Masayoshi Takanaka

Shared genres: jazz fusion

city pop funk funk soul
Sadao Watanabe

Sadao Watanabe

Shared genres: jazz fusion

bossa nova jazz jazz fusion
Kraan

Kraan

Shared genres: jazz fusion

Krautrock funk jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Placebo?

Artists similar to Placebo include Acoustic Alchemy, Herbie Hancock, Larry Carlton and Hiroshima. Each shares elements of Placebo's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Placebo?

Placebo is primarily known for jazz fusion. Driven by steady grooves and pulsating rhythms, Placebo's music balances moments of raw intensity with reflective space, creating an atmosphere where emotional highs and lows coalesce.

Where should I start if I like Placebo?

If you enjoy Placebo, start with Acoustic Alchemy — their album "Red Dust & Spanish Lace" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz fusion