If you like Robert Smith, try these artists

If you like Robert Smith, 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

Siouxsie and the Banshees

Siouxsie and the Banshees

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Shared genres: alternative rock, gothic rock, new wave

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Siouxsie Sioux

Siouxsie Sioux

Shared genres: alternative rock, gothic rock, new wave

alternative rock exotica gothic rock
Killing Joke

Killing Joke

Shared genres: gothic rock, new wave, post-punk

gothic rock industrial metal new wave
The Cure

The Cure

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Shared genres: alternative rock, gothic rock, new wave

alternative rock gothic rock new wave
Cocteau Twins

Cocteau Twins

Shared genres: gothic rock, post-punk

dream pop ethereal wave gothic rock
Dead or Alive

Dead or Alive

Shared genres: gothic rock, post-punk

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The Cult

The Cult

Shared genres: gothic rock, post-punk

gothic rock hard rock post-punk
The Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy

Shared genres: alternative rock, gothic rock, post-punk

alternative rock dark wave gothic rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Robert Smith?

Artists similar to Robert Smith include Siouxsie and the Banshees, Siouxsie Sioux, Killing Joke and The Cure. Each shares elements of Robert Smith's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Robert Smith?

Robert Smith is primarily known for alternative rock, new wave and post-punk. With a dense interplay of shimmering guitars and rhythmic urgency, his music captures the tension between melancholy and exhilaration, creating an atmosphere that feels both urgent and reflective.

Where should I start if I like Robert Smith?

If you enjoy Robert Smith, start with Siouxsie and the Banshees — their album "Tinderbox" is a great entry point. Shared genres: alternative rock, gothic rock, new wave