Bands & artists like Shōgo Hamada

If you like Shōgo Hamada, 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 Shōgo Hamada? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Yutaka Ozaki

Yutaka Ozaki

Ozaki's emotive vocal style and acoustic-driven rock arrangements evoke a similar blend of intimacy and expansive energy.

rock music
Kenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu

Guide

Yonezu combines folk elements with modern rock, creating intricate melodies that resonate with emotional depth akin to Hamada's work.

J-pop rock music
Masaharu Fukuyama

Masaharu Fukuyama

Fukuyama's fusion of rock and folk influences, along with his heartfelt lyrical delivery, aligns closely with Hamada's aesthetic.

J-pop
Akeboshi

Akeboshi

Akeboshi's acoustic arrangements and introspective songwriting mirror the intimate yet expansive qualities found in Hamada's music.

electronica film score folk music
Hikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada

Guide

Utada's ability to weave personal narratives into richly layered musical compositions reflects a similar emotional resonance.

J-pop contemporary R&B dance-pop
Rimi Natsukawa

Rimi Natsukawa

Guide

Natsukawa’s traditional folk influences combined with contemporary arrangements create a sound that parallels Hamada’s intricate style.

J-pop Okinawan music enka
Toshinobu Kubota

Toshinobu Kubota

Kubota's soulful voice paired with his blend of rock and folk elements creates a captivating listening experience reminiscent of Hamada.

J-pop Japanese hip-hop Japanese reggae
Aimer

Aimer

Guide

Aimer's haunting vocals and atmospheric instrumentation provide an emotional depth that aligns well with Hamada's musical essence.

J-pop jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Shōgo Hamada?

Artists similar to Shōgo Hamada include Yutaka Ozaki, Kenshi Yonezu, Masaharu Fukuyama and Akeboshi. Each shares elements of Shōgo Hamada's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Shōgo Hamada?

Shōgo Hamada is primarily known for folk and traditional folk music. Hamada’s music features intricate acoustic arrangements that ebb and flow around heartfelt melodies, creating a resonant tension between intimacy and expansive rock energy.

Where should I start if I like Shōgo Hamada?

If you enjoy Shōgo Hamada, start with Yutaka Ozaki — their album "Seventeen's Map" is a great entry point. Ozaki's emotive vocal style and acoustic-driven rock arrangements evoke a similar blend of intimacy and expansive energy.