Artists similar to
Modern English
In short
The artists most similar to Modern English are The Psychedelic Furs, Echo & the Bunnymen, Simple Minds, A Flock of Seagulls and Siouxsie and the Banshees, from the same new wave, post-punk and pop rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Modern English?
The artists most similar to Modern English are The Psychedelic Furs, Echo & the Bunnymen, Simple Minds, A Flock of Seagulls and Siouxsie and the Banshees, from the same new wave, post-punk and pop 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 Modern English?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The Psychedelic Furs, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Depeche Mode and R.E.M. have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Modern English" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Modern English?
Modern English is usually associated with new wave, post-punk, pop rock and alternative rock (group · GB · active since 1979), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.