Artists similar to
Madness
English pop/ska band
In short
The artists most similar to Madness are The Clash, The Cure, The Beatles, Depeche Mode and The Police, from the same ska, 2 tone and new wave circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Madness?
The artists most similar to Madness are The Clash, The Cure, The Beatles, Depeche Mode and The Police, from the same ska, 2 tone and new wave circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Madness?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Depeche Mode, R.E.M., Radiohead and Blondie have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Madness" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Madness?
Madness is usually associated with ska, 2 tone, new wave and pop (group · GB · active since 1976), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.