Artists similar to
Heaven 17
Sheffield, UK “new romantic” band
In short
The artists most similar to Heaven 17 are The Human League, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Yazoo, Tears for Fears and Ultravox, from the same new wave, synth-pop and dance-rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Heaven 17?
The artists most similar to Heaven 17 are The Human League, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Yazoo, Tears for Fears and Ultravox, from the same new wave, synth-pop and dance-rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Heaven 17?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys and Blancmange have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Heaven 17" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Heaven 17?
Heaven 17 is usually associated with new wave, synth-pop, dance-rock and electronic (group · GB · active since 1980), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.