Artists similar to
Dexys Midnight Runners
In short
The artists most similar to Dexys Midnight Runners are Michael Jackson, New Order, R.E.M., Soft Cell and The Stranglers, from the same new wave, blue-eyed soul and northern soul circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Dexys Midnight Runners?
The artists most similar to Dexys Midnight Runners are Michael Jackson, New Order, R.E.M., Soft Cell and The Stranglers, from the same new wave, blue-eyed soul and northern soul circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Dexys Midnight Runners?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: R.E.M., Johnny Cash, The Strokes and Iggy Pop have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Dexys Midnight Runners" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Dexys Midnight Runners?
Dexys Midnight Runners is usually associated with new wave, blue-eyed soul, northern soul and pop rock (group · GB · active since 1978), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.