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Mike Watt
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Artists similar to

Mike Watt

artist · US · born 1957

bassist of Minutemen, fIREHOSE, etc.

rock

In short

The artists most similar to Mike Watt are Minutemen, Dinosaur Jr., fIREHOSE, Hüsker Dü and Mudhoney, from the same rock circle.

Closest to Mike Watt

1 Minutemenearly 80s US hardcore punk band
2 Dinosaur Jr.US rock band
3 fIREHOSE
4 Hüsker Dü
5 MudhoneyUS rock band
6 MelvinsUS band

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14 WireUK rock band
15 Mission of Burma
16 Guided by Voices
17 Sonic YouthUS rock band
18 Nirvana1980s–1990s US grunge band
20 Pixies
21 Pearl Jam
22 R.E.M.American rock band
24 The BeatlesUK rock band, “The Fab Four”
26 WilcoAmerican alternative rock band
27 Modest Mouse
29 Red Hot Chili Peppers
30 Foo Fighters

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 Mike Watt?

The artists most similar to Mike Watt are Minutemen, Dinosaur Jr., fIREHOSE, Hüsker Dü and Mudhoney, from the same 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 Mike Watt?

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What genre is Mike Watt?

Mike Watt is usually associated with rock (artist · US · born 1957), according to MusicBrainz genres.

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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.