In short
The artists most similar to Carlton and the Shoes are Alton Ellis, The Paragons, Jackie Mittoo, John Holt and The Skatalites, from the same reggae and rocksteady 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 Carlton and the Shoes?
The artists most similar to Carlton and the Shoes are Alton Ellis, The Paragons, Jackie Mittoo, John Holt and The Skatalites, from the same reggae and rocksteady circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Carlton and the Shoes?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Jackie Mittoo, The Skatalites and Lee “Scratch” Perry have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Carlton and the Shoes" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Carlton and the Shoes?
Carlton and the Shoes is usually associated with reggae and rocksteady (group · JM), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.