Bands & artists like Tom Skinner

If you like Tom Skinner, 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

Shabaka Hutchings

Shabaka Hutchings

Hutchings' work with the Shabaka and the Ancestors features complex rhythms and a rich textural palette that echoes Skinner's intricate compositions.

jazz
Makaya McCraven

Makaya McCraven

McCraven's innovative approach to jazz blends live instrumentation with electronic elements, creating layered soundscapes reminiscent of Skinner's rhythmic intricacies.

jazz pop rock rapping
Nils Frahm

Nils Frahm

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Frahm's fusion of classical and electronic music often includes pulsating rhythms and textured layers, akin to the tension and release found in Skinner's works.

ambient music classical music contemporary classical music
Kamasi Washington

Kamasi Washington

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Washington's expansive compositions feature intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts that parallel the vivid tapestries created by Skinner.

jazz
Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper

Glasper’s blending of jazz with hip-hop influences creates a layered sound that resonates with Skinner's intricate rhythmic patterns.

jazz progressive jazz
GoGo Penguin

GoGo Penguin

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Their unique blend of jazz, electronica, and minimalist influences showcases complex rhythms and textures similar to those in Skinner's music.

jazz
BadBadNotGood

BadBadNotGood

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This group’s experimental jazz incorporates modern beats and layered instrumentation that reflect the rhythmic intricacies found in Skinner’s work.

jazz
Ethan Iverson

Ethan Iverson

Iverson’s piano-led compositions often explore complex harmonies and rhythms, resonating with the detailed structures present in Skinner's pieces.

avant-garde jazz jazz post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Tom Skinner?

Artists similar to Tom Skinner include Shabaka Hutchings, Makaya McCraven, Nils Frahm and Kamasi Washington. Each shares elements of Tom Skinner's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Tom Skinner?

Tom Skinner is primarily known for jazz. Skinner's music pulsates with intricate rhythmic patterns and layered textures, creating a vivid tapestry that emphasizes tension and release throughout each piece.

Where should I start if I like Tom Skinner?

If you enjoy Tom Skinner, start with Shabaka Hutchings — their album "Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace" is a great entry point. Hutchings' work with the Shabaka and the Ancestors features complex rhythms and a rich textural palette that echoes Skinner's intricate compositions.