Artists similar to
Pelican
US metal band
In short
The artists most similar to Pelican are Russian Circles, Isis, Mogwai, Red Sparowes and God Is an Astronaut, from the same post-metal, instrumental and post-rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Pelican?
The artists most similar to Pelican are Russian Circles, Isis, Mogwai, Red Sparowes and God Is an Astronaut, from the same post-metal, instrumental and post-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 Pelican?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Russian Circles, Isis, Mogwai, Red Sparowes, God Is an Astronaut and Explosions in the Sky have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Pelican" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Pelican?
Pelican is usually associated with post-metal, instrumental, post-rock and atmospheric sludge metal (group · US · active since 2001), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.