Artists similar to
Danny Elfman
American singer and score composer
In short
The artists most similar to Danny Elfman are Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Alan Silvestri, Thomas Newman and Howard Shore, from the same modern classical circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Danny Elfman?
The artists most similar to Danny Elfman are Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Alan Silvestri, Thomas Newman and Howard Shore, from the same modern classical circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Danny Elfman?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Newton Howard, Michael Giacchino, Steve Jablonsky, Clint Mansell, Henry Jackman and Yann Tiersen have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Danny Elfman" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Danny Elfman?
Danny Elfman is usually associated with modern classical (artist · US · born 1953), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 30 October 2026.