Artists similar to
Idlewild
Scottish indie rock band
In short
The artists most similar to Idlewild are Ash, Doves, Feeder, Maxïmo Park and Biffy Clyro, from the same alternative rock, indie rock and post-grunge circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Idlewild?
The artists most similar to Idlewild are Ash, Doves, Feeder, Maxïmo Park and Biffy Clyro, from the same alternative rock, indie rock and post-grunge circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Idlewild?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, R.E.M., Franz Ferdinand and The Strokes have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Idlewild" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Idlewild?
Idlewild is usually associated with alternative rock, indie rock, post-grunge and rock (group · GB · active since 1995), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.