Bands & artists like Yoko Ono

If you like Yoko Ono, 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 Yoko Ono? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson

Anderson's blend of spoken word, electronic music, and avant-garde performance art resonates with Ono's innovative approach to sound.

Stereolab

Stereolab

With their fusion of pop melodies and experimental instrumentation, Stereolab captures a similar sonic playfulness found in Ono's work.

indie rock
Animal Collective

Animal Collective

Their use of layered harmonies and unconventional song structures mirrors the tension and release found in Ono's music.

art rock electronic music experimental pop
FKA twigs

FKA twigs

Guide

FKA twigs' avant-pop style combines ethereal vocals with experimental production, creating an atmosphere akin to Ono's explorations.

trip hop
Kate Bush

Kate Bush

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Bush's theatrical vocal delivery and innovative compositions evoke a similar sense of emotional depth and unpredictability as Ono's work.

art pop art rock baroque pop
Björk

Björk

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Björk's genre-defying music and emotive vocal style resonate with the same experimental spirit found in Ono's discography.

alternative rock art pop avant-garde music
Grimes

Grimes

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Grimes' blend of pop sensibilities with experimental sounds reflects a similar artistic ethos to that of Yoko Ono.

ambient music art pop contemporary R&B
Tame Impala

Tame Impala

Their psychedelic soundscapes and layered production techniques create a rich auditory experience reminiscent of Ono's complex arrangements.

alternative rock dream pop indie rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Yoko Ono?

Artists similar to Yoko Ono include Laurie Anderson, Stereolab, Animal Collective and FKA twigs. Each shares elements of Yoko Ono's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Yoko Ono?

Yoko Ono is primarily known for alternative rock, new wave and electronica. Ono’s music dances between chaotic bursts of noise and contemplative silences, creating tension that propels the listener through unexpected emotional landscapes.

Where should I start if I like Yoko Ono?

If you enjoy Yoko Ono, start with Laurie Anderson — their album "You're the Guy I Want to Share My Money With" is a great entry point. Anderson's blend of spoken word, electronic music, and avant-garde performance art resonates with Ono's innovative approach to sound.