Artists similar to
Beastie Boys
In short
The artists most similar to Beastie Boys are Nirvana, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck and Rage Against the Machine, from the same hip hop, rap rock and east coast hip hop 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 Beastie Boys?
The artists most similar to Beastie Boys are Nirvana, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck and Rage Against the Machine, from the same hip hop, rap rock and east coast hip hop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Beastie Boys?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, R.E.M., The Offspring and System of a Down have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Beastie Boys" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Beastie Boys?
Beastie Boys is usually associated with hip hop, rap rock, east coast hip hop and hardcore punk (US), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.