Artists similar to
Elliott Smith
US singer‐songwriter
In short
The artists most similar to Elliott Smith are Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens, Nick Drake, The Beatles and Beck, from the same indie folk, indie rock and indie pop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Elliott Smith?
The artists most similar to Elliott Smith are Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens, Nick Drake, The Beatles and Beck, from the same indie folk, indie rock and indie 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 Elliott Smith?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, The Shins and Iron & Wine have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Elliott Smith" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Elliott Smith?
Elliott Smith is usually associated with indie folk, indie rock, indie pop and acoustic rock (artist · US · born 1969), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.