Bands & artists like The Calling

If you like The Calling, 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

Lifehouse

Lifehouse

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Known for their emotive lyrics and powerful choruses, Lifehouse shares a similar alternative rock sound with anthemic melodies.

alternative rock
Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty

With their blend of pop rock and introspective lyrics, Matchbox Twenty captures a similar emotional depth and catchy hooks.

alternative rock
Third Eye Blind

Third Eye Blind

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Their fusion of alternative rock with heartfelt storytelling resonates well with The Calling's earnest approach to music.

alternative rock
Goo Goo Dolls

Goo Goo Dolls

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The Goo Goo Dolls combine melodic rock with emotional balladry, paralleling the soaring choruses found in The Calling's work.

alternative rock indie pop
Hinder

Hinder

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Hinder's blend of post-grunge and pop rock features catchy hooks and relatable themes, echoing the style of The Calling.

hard rock post-grunge
Creed

Creed

With their powerful vocals and rock ballads, Creed embodies a similar sonic intensity and emotional resonance as The Calling.

alternative rock hard rock post-grunge
Puddle of Mudd

Puddle of Mudd

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Their post-grunge sound and anthemic choruses align closely with the energetic yet reflective style of The Calling.

post-grunge
Simple Plan

Simple Plan

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Simple Plan's pop-punk roots combined with emotional lyrics create a sound that mirrors the youthful optimism found in The Calling's music.

pop-punk punk rock

Common questions

Who sounds like The Calling?

Artists similar to The Calling include Lifehouse, Matchbox Twenty, Third Eye Blind and Goo Goo Dolls. Each shares elements of The Calling's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Calling?

The Calling is primarily known for alternative rock and pop rock. With pulsing rhythms and soaring choruses, their music drives forward with an earnest momentum that captures the ache and hope of human experience.

Where should I start if I like The Calling?

If you enjoy The Calling, start with Lifehouse — their album "Stanley Climbfall" is a great entry point. Known for their emotive lyrics and powerful choruses, Lifehouse shares a similar alternative rock sound with anthemic melodies.