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John Martyn
British singer‐songwriter and guitarist
In short
The artists most similar to John Martyn are Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Fairport Convention, Bert Jansch and Tim Buckley, from the same contemporary folk, folk and folk rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to John Martyn?
The artists most similar to John Martyn are Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Fairport Convention, Bert Jansch and Tim Buckley, from the same contemporary folk, folk and folk 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 John Martyn?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Brian Eno and Richard Thompson have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John Martyn" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John Martyn?
John Martyn is usually associated with contemporary folk, folk, folk rock and british folk rock (artist · GB · born 1948), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.