If you like The Birthday Party, try these artists

If you like The Birthday Party, 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.

gothic rock post-punk

Artists to try next

Lydia Lunch

Shared genres: post-punk

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The Drowning of Lucy Hamilton

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Piknik

Shared genres: gothic rock

Russian rock art rock blues rock

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Tanets Volka

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Swans

Shared genres: gothic rock, post-punk

alternative rock art rock avant-garde music

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Soundtracks for the Blind

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Cocteau Twins

Shared genres: gothic rock, post-punk

dream pop ethereal wave gothic rock

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Heaven or Las Vegas

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Shared genres: gothic rock, post-punk

alternative rock experimental rock gothic rock

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Skeleton Tree

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Siouxsie and the Banshees

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Shared genres: gothic rock, post-punk

alternative rock gothic rock new wave

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Tinderbox

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The Sisters of Mercy

Shared genres: gothic rock, post-punk

alternative rock dark wave gothic rock

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Vision Thing

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Laibach

Shared genres: post-punk

avant-garde music dark wave electronic body music

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Opus Dei

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Common questions

Who sounds like The Birthday Party?

Artists similar to The Birthday Party include Lydia Lunch, Piknik, Swans and Cocteau Twins. Each shares elements of The Birthday Party's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Birthday Party?

The Birthday Party is primarily known for post-punk and gothic rock. A relentless barrage of clashing rhythms and jagged textures creates an atmosphere thick with tension and urgency.

Where should I start if I like The Birthday Party?

If you enjoy The Birthday Party, start with Lydia Lunch — their album "The Drowning of Lucy Hamilton" is a great entry point. Shared genres: post-punk