Bands & artists like Vincent Gallo

If you like Vincent Gallo, 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 Bowie

David Bowie

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Bowie's later works, especially in the '90s, exhibit a minimalist approach and introspective lyrics that resonate with Gallo's sparse intensity.

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Nick Drake

Nick Drake

Drake's haunting melodies and delicate guitar arrangements create an intimate atmosphere similar to Gallo's introspective sound.

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Scott Walker

Scott Walker

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Walker’s avant-garde style and emotive vocal delivery align closely with Gallo's tension-filled compositions.

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Sufjan Stevens

Sufjan Stevens

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Stevens often employs minimalist instrumentation and introspective themes that parallel Gallo's artistic sensibilities.

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Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith

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Smith's lo-fi production and melancholic songwriting echo the emotional depth found in Gallo's music.

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Tim Hecker

Tim Hecker

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Hecker’s ambient soundscapes create a meditative tension reminiscent of the atmospheric qualities in Gallo's work.

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The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

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Their experimental approach and raw sound capture a similar aesthetic of minimalism and emotional exploration as Gallo.

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Fiona Apple

Fiona Apple

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Apple’s confessional lyrics and sparse piano arrangements reflect the same kind of tension and introspection found in Gallo’s music.

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Common questions

Who sounds like Vincent Gallo?

Artists similar to Vincent Gallo include David Bowie, Nick Drake, Scott Walker and Sufjan Stevens. Each shares elements of Vincent Gallo's sound while bringing their own perspective.

Where should I start if I like Vincent Gallo?

If you enjoy Vincent Gallo, start with David Bowie — their album "David Bowie Narrates Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf" is a great entry point. Bowie's later works, especially in the '90s, exhibit a minimalist approach and introspective lyrics that resonate with Gallo's sparse intensity.