Artists similar to
John Cooper Clarke
English poet
In short
The artists most similar to John Cooper Clarke are The Fall, The Stranglers, Wire, Plan B and XTC, from the same new wave, poetry and post-punk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to John Cooper Clarke?
The artists most similar to John Cooper Clarke are The Fall, The Stranglers, Wire, Plan B and XTC, from the same new wave, poetry and post-punk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like John Cooper Clarke?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The Slits, X, The Psychedelic Furs and Iggy Pop have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John Cooper Clarke" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John Cooper Clarke?
John Cooper Clarke is usually associated with new wave, poetry, post-punk and punk (artist · GB · born 1949), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 2 November 2026.