If you like The Thing, try these artists

If you like The Thing, 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

Hiromi Uehara

Hiromi Uehara

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop contemporary jazz
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Michael Brecker

Michael Brecker

Shared genres: jazz

jazz jazz fusion post-bop
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Same era (~2010s)

blues blues rock jazz fusion
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Similar era

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Frank Gambale

Frank Gambale

Shared genres: jazz

instrumental rock jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like The Thing?

Artists similar to The Thing include Hiromi Uehara, Albert Mangelsdorff, Charles Mingus and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of The Thing's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Thing?

The Thing is primarily known for jazz. The music pulses with a raw intensity, marked by tight rhythmic interplay and sudden shifts in dynamics that keep the listener on edge.

Where should I start if I like The Thing?

If you enjoy The Thing, start with Hiromi Uehara — their album "Silver Lining Suite" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz