If you like The Smashing Pumpkins, try these artists

If you like The Smashing Pumpkins, 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.

New to The Smashing Pumpkins? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Splean

Splean

Shared genres: alternative rock

alternative rock art rock electronic rock
Bi-2

Bi-2

Shared genres: alternative rock

alternative rock art rock dark wave
Blur

Blur

Guide

Shared genres: alternative rock

Britpop alternative rock art pop
Feeder

Feeder

Guide

Shared genres: alternative rock

Britpop alternative rock grunge
Moby

Moby

Guide

Shared genres: alternative rock

alternative rock ambient music chill-out music
Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey

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Also from United States

baroque pop dream pop indie pop
Green Day

Green Day

Guide

Shared genres: alternative rock

alternative rock pop-punk punk rock
Beck

Beck

Guide

Shared genres: alternative rock

alternative hip-hop alternative rock anti-folk

Common questions

Who sounds like The Smashing Pumpkins?

Artists similar to The Smashing Pumpkins include Splean, Bi-2, Blur and Feeder. Each shares elements of The Smashing Pumpkins's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Smashing Pumpkins?

The Smashing Pumpkins is primarily known for alternative rock. The music pulses with shifting dynamics and dense layers that alternate between crushing intensity and delicate introspection.

Where should I start if I like The Smashing Pumpkins?

If you enjoy The Smashing Pumpkins, start with Splean — their album "Dusty Fact" is a great entry point. Shared genres: alternative rock