Bands & artists like Yeah Yeah Yeahs

If you like Yeah Yeah Yeahs, 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.

New to Yeah Yeah Yeahs? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth

Guide

Their experimental approach to alternative rock and use of dissonant guitar textures create a similar tension and release found in Yeah Yeah Yeahs' music.

alternative rock experimental rock indie rock
The Kills

The Kills

With their gritty garage rock sound and dynamic vocal interplay, The Kills evoke a raw energy that parallels the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' punchy rhythms.

garage rock indie rock
Interpol

Interpol

Interpol's atmospheric soundscapes and driving bass lines mirror the tension between chaos and clarity characteristic of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

alternative rock indie rock post-punk revival
The Dead Weather

The Dead Weather

With their dark, brooding sound and heavy instrumentation, The Dead Weather captures a similar intensity and rawness as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

alternative rock
Wolf Alice

Wolf Alice

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Wolf Alice's ability to shift from soft melodies to explosive choruses reflects the dynamic contrasts found in the music of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

alternative rock
Savages

Savages

Savages' post-punk sound and fierce vocal delivery create an atmosphere of urgency that aligns well with the energy of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

post-punk
Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand

Their infectious hooks and danceable beats combined with a punk edge resonate with the rhythmic pulse present in the work of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

indie rock punk rock
CSS

CSS

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CSS blends electronic elements with punk influences, creating catchy, energetic tracks that share a playful chaos akin to that of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

alternative rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Yeah Yeah Yeahs?

Artists similar to Yeah Yeah Yeahs include Sonic Youth, The Kills, Interpol and The Dead Weather. Each shares elements of Yeah Yeah Yeahs's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Yeah Yeah Yeahs?

Yeah Yeah Yeahs is primarily known for alternative rock, indie rock and art rock. With punchy rhythms that pressure the pulse against moments of tension and release, their music captures an exhilarating push-and-pull between chaos and clarity.

Where should I start if I like Yeah Yeah Yeahs?

If you enjoy Yeah Yeah Yeahs, start with Sonic Youth — their album "Murray Street" is a great entry point. Their experimental approach to alternative rock and use of dissonant guitar textures create a similar tension and release found in Yeah Yeah Yeahs' music.