If you like The Buggles, try these artists

If you like The Buggles, 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

Roxy Music

Roxy Music

Shared genres: new wave

New Romantic art rock glam rock
Blondie

Blondie

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Shared genres: new wave

dance-rock new wave post-punk
Pete Shelley

Pete Shelley

Shared genres: new wave

new wave pop-punk power pop
Bronski Beat

Bronski Beat

Shared genres: new wave

Hi-NRG dance-rock new wave
XTC

XTC

Shared genres: new wave

alternative rock new wave pop rock
The Go-Go's

The Go-Go's

Shared genres: new wave

new wave pop rock power pop
Duran Duran

Duran Duran

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Shared genres: new wave

New Romantic alternative rock art pop
Siouxsie and the Banshees

Siouxsie and the Banshees

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Shared genres: new wave

alternative rock gothic rock new wave

Common questions

Who sounds like The Buggles?

Artists similar to The Buggles include Roxy Music, Blondie, Pete Shelley and Bronski Beat. Each shares elements of The Buggles's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Buggles?

The Buggles is primarily known for new wave. With tight grooves and punchy rhythms punctuated by soaring synth melodies, their music propels forward with a mechanical precision that contrasts sharply with its emotive lyrical content.

Where should I start if I like The Buggles?

If you enjoy The Buggles, start with Roxy Music — their album "Siren" is a great entry point. Shared genres: new wave