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Dead or Alive
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Artists similar to

Dead or Alive

group · GB · active since 1980

UK new wave band

hi-nrgpopsynth-poprock

In short

The artists most similar to Dead or Alive are Duran Duran, a‐ha, Tears for Fears, Eurythmics and Soft Cell, from the same hi-nrg, pop and synth-pop circle.

Closest to Dead or Alive

1 Duran DuranEnglish rock band
2 a‐haNorwegian synth‐pop band
4 Eurythmics
5 Soft Cell1980s English synth‐pop duo
6 New OrderUK synth pop band

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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 Dead or Alive?

The artists most similar to Dead or Alive are Duran Duran, a‐ha, Tears for Fears, Eurythmics and Soft Cell, from the same hi-nrg, pop and synth-pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.

Where can I listen to music like Dead or Alive?

On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Pet Shop Boys, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Rick Astley and Erasure have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Dead or Alive" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.

What genre is Dead or Alive?

Dead or Alive is usually associated with hi-nrg, pop, synth-pop and rock (group · GB · active since 1980), according to MusicBrainz genres.

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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.