Artists similar to
Nirvana
60s band from the UK
In short
The artists most similar to Nirvana are The Hollies, Fairport Convention, The Monkees, Chilly Gonzales and Jethro Tull, from the same progressive rock, rock and alternative rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Nirvana?
The artists most similar to Nirvana are The Hollies, Fairport Convention, The Monkees, Chilly Gonzales and Jethro Tull, from the same progressive rock, rock and alternative 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 Nirvana?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, R.E.M., System of a Down and Tom Waits have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Nirvana" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Nirvana?
Nirvana is usually associated with progressive rock, rock, alternative rock and baroque pop (group · GB · active since 1967), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 25 October 2026.