Artists similar to
Nick Cave
Australian singer‐songwriter, musician and score composer
In short
The artists most similar to Nick Cave are Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, PJ Harvey and Tom Waits, from the same alternative rock, singer-songwriter and ambient circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Nick Cave?
The artists most similar to Nick Cave are Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, PJ Harvey and Tom Waits, from the same alternative rock, singer-songwriter and ambient circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Nick Cave?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Mark Lanegan, Depeche Mode, R.E.M. and UNKLE have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Nick Cave" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Nick Cave?
Nick Cave is usually associated with alternative rock, singer-songwriter, ambient and art pop (artist · AU · born 1957), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 2 November 2026.