In short
The artists most similar to Northern State are Rilo Kiley, Rachael Cantu, The Cliks, Uh Huh Her and Tender Forever, from the same hip hop and indie rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Northern State?
The artists most similar to Northern State are Rilo Kiley, Rachael Cantu, The Cliks, Uh Huh Her and Tender Forever, from the same hip hop and indie 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 Northern State?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Rachael Cantu, Laura Veirs, The Twilight Sad, Sleater‐Kinney, Kaki King and Tegan and Sara have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Northern State" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Northern State?
Northern State is usually associated with hip hop and indie rock (group · US · active since 2003), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.