If you like Tom Verlaine, try these artists

If you like Tom Verlaine, 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

Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop

Shared genres: post-punk, proto-punk, punk rock

alternative rock garage rock glam rock
Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh

Shared genres: art punk, new wave, punk rock

art punk electronic rock hardcore punk
Television

Television

Shared genres: new wave, post-punk, proto-punk

art rock new wave post-punk
The Boomtown Rats

The Boomtown Rats

Shared genres: art punk, new wave, punk rock

art punk new wave power pop
The Clash

The Clash

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Shared genres: new wave, post-punk, punk rock

new wave post-punk punk rock
Blondie

Blondie

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Shared genres: new wave, post-punk

dance-rock new wave post-punk
John Lydon

John Lydon

Shared genres: new wave, post-punk, punk rock

alternative dance alternative rock dance-punk
The Stooges

The Stooges

Shared genres: proto-punk, punk rock

proto-punk punk rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Tom Verlaine?

Artists similar to Tom Verlaine include Iggy Pop, Mark Mothersbaugh, Television and The Boomtown Rats. Each shares elements of Tom Verlaine's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Tom Verlaine?

Tom Verlaine is primarily known for new wave, post-punk and proto-punk. With jagged guitar lines and shifting rhythms, Verlaine's music pulses through layers of tension and release, crafting a haunting landscape that feels simultaneously urgent and reflective.

Where should I start if I like Tom Verlaine?

If you enjoy Tom Verlaine, start with Iggy Pop — their album "The Idiot" is a great entry point. Shared genres: post-punk, proto-punk, punk rock