Artists similar to
Leonard Cohen
Canadian singer‐songwriter and poet
In short
The artists most similar to Leonard Cohen are Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Radiohead, The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel, from the same folk, contemporary folk and singer-songwriter circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Leonard Cohen?
The artists most similar to Leonard Cohen are Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Radiohead, The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel, from the same folk, contemporary folk and singer-songwriter circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Leonard Cohen?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, R.E.M. and Depeche Mode have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Leonard Cohen" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Leonard Cohen?
Leonard Cohen is usually associated with folk, contemporary folk, singer-songwriter and blues rock (artist · CA · born 1934), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.