If you like The Names, try these artists

If you like The Names, 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

The Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative rock dark wave gothic rock
Swans

Swans

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative rock art rock avant-garde music
Cocteau Twins

Cocteau Twins

Shared genres: post-punk

dream pop ethereal wave gothic rock
John Lydon

John Lydon

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative dance alternative rock dance-punk
Tropical Fuck Storm

Tropical Fuck Storm

Shared genres: post-punk

art punk experimental rock noise rock
Lydia Lunch

Lydia Lunch

Shared genres: post-punk

avant-garde music dark jazz industrial music
Suicide

Suicide

Shared genres: post-punk

electronic music industrial rock no wave
Siouxsie and the Banshees

Siouxsie and the Banshees

Guide

Shared genres: post-punk

alternative rock gothic rock new wave

Common questions

Who sounds like The Names?

Artists similar to The Names include The Sisters of Mercy, Swans, Cocteau Twins and John Lydon. Each shares elements of The Names's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Names?

The Names is primarily known for post-punk. Their music pulses with a hypnotic groove, where rhythmic insistence meets shimmering layers of melody, creating a compelling push-and-pull dynamic.

Where should I start if I like The Names?

If you enjoy The Names, start with The Sisters of Mercy — their album "Vision Thing" is a great entry point. Shared genres: post-punk