If you like The Orb, try these artists

If you like The Orb, 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

David Sylvian

David Sylvian

Shared genres: ambient music

ambient music ambient pop art pop
Bill Laswell

Bill Laswell

Shared genres: dub music

dub music jazz
BT

BT

Shared genres: ambient music, electronica, intelligent dance music

ambient music breakbeat electronica
Pete Namlook

Pete Namlook

Shared genres: ambient music

ambient music
Muslimgauze

Muslimgauze

Shared genres: ambient techno, dub music

ambient dub ambient techno dub music
Aphex Twin

Aphex Twin

Guide

Shared genres: ambient music, ambient techno, intelligent dance music

acid techno ambient music ambient techno
Maurizio Bianchi

Maurizio Bianchi

Shared genres: ambient music

ambient music dark ambient drone music

Common questions

Who sounds like The Orb?

Artists similar to The Orb include David Sylvian, Steve Roach, Bill Laswell and BT. Each shares elements of The Orb's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Orb?

The Orb is primarily known for electronica, techno and ambient. With a slow pulse of rhythmic depth, their music envelops listeners in textured layers that ebb and flow, creating a mesmerizing interplay of lightness and density.

Where should I start if I like The Orb?

If you enjoy The Orb, start with David Sylvian — their album "Secrets of the Beehive" is a great entry point. Shared genres: ambient music