Artists similar to
James Arthur
British winner of X Factor
In short
The artists most similar to James Arthur are Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Shawn Mendes, Selena Gomez and Halsey, from the same pop and pop soul circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to James Arthur?
The artists most similar to James Arthur are Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Shawn Mendes, Selena Gomez and Halsey, from the same pop and pop 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 James Arthur?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: One Direction and Lauv have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like James Arthur" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is James Arthur?
James Arthur is usually associated with pop and pop soul (artist · GB · born 1988), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 4 November 2026.