Artists similar to
Butthole Surfers
Noise rock band from San Antonio
In short
The artists most similar to Butthole Surfers are The Smashing Pumpkins, Beck, Pixies, Sonic Youth and Nine Inch Nails, from the same noise rock, psychedelic rock and alternative rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Butthole Surfers?
The artists most similar to Butthole Surfers are The Smashing Pumpkins, Beck, Pixies, Sonic Youth and Nine Inch Nails, from the same noise rock, psychedelic rock and alternative rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Butthole Surfers?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Sonic Youth, R.E.M., Dinosaur Jr., The Offspring, Fugazi and Faith No More have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Butthole Surfers" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Butthole Surfers?
Butthole Surfers is usually associated with noise rock, psychedelic rock, alternative rock and experimental rock (group · US · active since 1981), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.