In short
The artists most similar to Adele are Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, Sia and Katy Perry, from the same pop, soul and blue-eyed soul circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Adele?
The artists most similar to Adele are Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, Sia and Katy Perry, from the same pop, soul and blue-eyed soul circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Adele?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Maroon 5, Imagine Dragons and Radiohead have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Adele" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Adele?
Adele is usually associated with pop, soul, blue-eyed soul and pop soul (artist · GB · born 1988), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.