In short
The artists most similar to Michael McDonald are Thundercat, Wiz Khalifa, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross and Boz Scaggs, from the same soul circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Michael McDonald?
The artists most similar to Michael McDonald are Thundercat, Wiz Khalifa, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross and Boz Scaggs, from the same soul circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Michael McDonald?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Thundercat, Anderson .Paak, 10cc, Flying Lotus and Air Supply have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Michael McDonald" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Michael McDonald?
Michael McDonald is usually associated with soul (artist · US · born 1952), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 28 October 2026.