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James Yorkston
Scottish folk musician, singer-songwriter & author
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The artists most similar to James Yorkston are Max Cooper, James Yorkston and the Athletes, Tom Hodge, Alison Moyet and Nils Frahm, from the same folk circle.
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Which artists are similar to James Yorkston?
The artists most similar to James Yorkston are Max Cooper, James Yorkston and the Athletes, Tom Hodge, Alison Moyet and Nils Frahm, from the same folk 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 Yorkston?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Max Cooper, Nils Frahm, Laura Marling, This Is the Kit, The Mountain Goats and Arab Strap have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like James Yorkston" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is James Yorkston?
James Yorkston is usually associated with folk (artist · GB · born 1971), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.