If you like Stephin Merritt, try these artists

If you like Stephin Merritt, 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

Willow Smith

Willow Smith

Shared genres: indie pop

alternative R&B alternative pop alternative rock
Sufjan Stevens

Sufjan Stevens

Shared genres: indie pop

alternative rock baroque pop chamber pop
Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding

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Shared genres: indie pop

alternative music alternative rock dream pop
Lykke Li

Lykke Li

Shared genres: indie pop

alternative rock art pop dance-pop
Troye Sivan

Troye Sivan

Shared genres: indie pop

dream pop electropop indie pop
Wild Nothing

Wild Nothing

Shared genres: indie pop

dream pop indie pop indie rock
Pale Waves

Pale Waves

Shared genres: indie pop

dream pop gothic rock indie pop
Tommy Walter

Tommy Walter

Shared genres: indie pop

alternative rock emo indie pop

Common questions

Who sounds like Stephin Merritt?

Artists similar to Stephin Merritt include Willow Smith, Sufjan Stevens, Ellie Goulding and Lykke Li. Each shares elements of Stephin Merritt's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Stephin Merritt?

Stephin Merritt is primarily known for indie pop. Merritt's music thrives on rhythmic restraint and melodic simplicity, with a careful interplay of lightness and weight that creates an engaging tension throughout each piece.

Where should I start if I like Stephin Merritt?

If you enjoy Stephin Merritt, start with Willow Smith — their album "Lately I Feel Everything" is a great entry point. Shared genres: indie pop