If you like The Microphones, try these artists

If you like The Microphones, 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

Sufjan Stevens

Sufjan Stevens

Shared genres: indie folk, indie rock

alternative rock baroque pop chamber pop
The Narrative

The Narrative

Shared genres: indie folk, indie rock

folk music indie folk indie pop
Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers

Shared genres: indie folk, indie rock

indie folk indie pop indie rock
Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith

Shared genres: indie folk, indie rock

indie folk indie pop indie rock
The Cranberries

The Cranberries

Shared genres: indie rock

Celtic rock alternative rock dream pop
Cloud Cult

Cloud Cult

Shared genres: indie folk

art rock baroque pop experimental rock
Conor Oberst

Conor Oberst

Shared genres: indie folk, indie rock

alternative rock emo indie folk
Feist

Feist

Shared genres: indie folk, indie rock

anti-folk folk music indie folk

Common questions

Who sounds like The Microphones?

Artists similar to The Microphones include Sufjan Stevens, The Narrative, Phoebe Bridgers and Elliott Smith. Each shares elements of The Microphones's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Microphones?

The Microphones is primarily known for indie rock and indie folk. The Microphones create a textured interplay of layered instrumentation and vocal whispers that shifts between quiet introspection and explosive bursts of emotion.

Where should I start if I like The Microphones?

If you enjoy The Microphones, start with Sufjan Stevens — their album "The Ascension" is a great entry point. Shared genres: indie folk, indie rock