If you like The Modern Lovers, try these artists

If you like The Modern Lovers, 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

Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop

Shared genres: garage rock, proto-punk, punk rock

alternative rock garage rock glam rock
The Mothers of Invention

The Mothers of Invention

Shared genres: proto-punk

blues rock experimental rock hard rock
The Kinks

The Kinks

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Shared genres: garage rock, proto-punk

garage rock hard rock power pop
The Stooges

The Stooges

Shared genres: proto-punk, punk rock

proto-punk punk rock
Cage the Elephant

Cage the Elephant

Shared genres: garage rock, punk rock

alternative rock blues garage rock
Zoopark

Zoopark

Shared genres: garage rock, punk rock

blues rock garage rock hard rock
The Coathangers

The Coathangers

Shared genres: garage rock, punk rock

garage rock indie rock punk rock
Black Lips

Black Lips

Shared genres: garage rock, punk rock

garage punk garage rock indie rock

Common questions

Who sounds like The Modern Lovers?

Artists similar to The Modern Lovers include Iggy Pop, The Mothers of Invention, The Kinks and The Stooges. Each shares elements of The Modern Lovers's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Modern Lovers?

The Modern Lovers is primarily known for punk, garage rock and proto-punk. Stripped-down yet charged, their music moves with a steady pulse of rhythm while punctuated by sharp lyrical insights that create an atmosphere of restless introspection.

Where should I start if I like The Modern Lovers?

If you enjoy The Modern Lovers, start with Iggy Pop — their album "The Idiot" is a great entry point. Shared genres: garage rock, proto-punk, punk rock