Artists similar to
Joy Division
English post-punk band
In short
The artists most similar to Joy Division are The Cure, The Smiths, New Order, Radiohead and David Bowie, from the same post-punk, new wave and gothic rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Joy Division?
The artists most similar to Joy Division are The Cure, The Smiths, New Order, Radiohead and David Bowie, from the same post-punk, new wave and gothic 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 Joy Division?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, Depeche Mode, Sonic Youth, The Strokes, R.E.M. and Bauhaus have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Joy Division" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Joy Division?
Joy Division is usually associated with post-punk, new wave, gothic rock and rock (group · GB · active since 1978), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.