Artists similar to
James Bay
English singer‐songwriter
In short
The artists most similar to James Bay are Ed Sheeran, Hozier, Vance Joy, Sam Smith and George Ezra, from the same indie pop, pop and alternative rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to James Bay?
The artists most similar to James Bay are Ed Sheeran, Hozier, Vance Joy, Sam Smith and George Ezra, from the same indie pop, pop and alternative 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 James Bay?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Hozier and WALK THE MOON have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like James Bay" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is James Bay?
James Bay is usually associated with indie pop, pop, alternative rock and folk (artist · GB · born 1990), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.