If you like The Middle East, try these artists

If you like The Middle East, 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

alternative rock baroque pop chamber pop
Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith

Shared genres: indie folk

indie folk indie pop indie rock
Gepe

Gepe

Shared genres: indie folk

alternative music alternative rock electropop
Geneviève Racette

Geneviève Racette

Shared genres: indie folk

Americana folk music folk-pop
Big Thief

Big Thief

Shared genres: indie folk

Americana alternative country folk rock
Maggie Rogers

Maggie Rogers

Shared genres: indie folk

alternative music art pop folk-pop
Feist

Feist

Shared genres: indie folk

anti-folk folk music indie folk
Jake Bugg

Jake Bugg

Shared genres: indie folk

Americana British blues blues

Common questions

Who sounds like The Middle East?

Artists similar to The Middle East include Sufjan Stevens, Elliott Smith, Gepe and Geneviève Racette. Each shares elements of The Middle East's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Middle East?

The Middle East is primarily known for indie folk. Each composition melds gentle acoustic textures with swelling crescendos, crafting an emotional landscape defined by tension and release.

Where should I start if I like The Middle East?

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