If you like Wreck and Reference, try these artists

If you like Wreck and Reference, 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

Lou Reed

Lou Reed

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Shared genres: drone music, experimental rock, noise rock

alternative rock art rock blue-eyed soul
Acid Mothers Temple

Acid Mothers Temple

Shared genres: drone music, noise rock

acid rock drone music noise rock
The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

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Shared genres: drone music, experimental rock, noise rock

alternative rock art pop art rock
Boris

Boris

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Shared genres: drone music, noise rock

drone metal drone music noise rock
Buckethead

Buckethead

Shared genres: experimental rock, noise rock

avant-garde jazz country rock dark ambient
Swans

Swans

Shared genres: experimental rock, noise rock

alternative rock art rock avant-garde music
Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth

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Shared genres: experimental rock, noise rock

alternative rock experimental rock indie rock
Melvins

Melvins

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Shared genres: experimental rock, noise rock

alternative rock experimental rock grunge

Common questions

Who sounds like Wreck and Reference?

Artists similar to Wreck and Reference include Lou Reed, Acid Mothers Temple, The Velvet Underground and Boris. Each shares elements of Wreck and Reference's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Wreck and Reference?

Wreck and Reference is primarily known for experimental rock, noise rock and avant-garde metal. With crushing density and stark contrasts between chaos and stillness, their music unfolds through relentless tension and haunting repetition.

Where should I start if I like Wreck and Reference?

If you enjoy Wreck and Reference, start with Lou Reed — their album "The Creation of the Universe" is a great entry point. Shared genres: drone music, experimental rock, noise rock