Artists similar to
Philip Oakey
In short
The artists most similar to Philip Oakey are Simple Minds, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Talk Talk, Wham! and Dead or Alive, from the same rock and synth-pop circle.
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Which artists are similar to Philip Oakey?
The artists most similar to Philip Oakey are Simple Minds, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Talk Talk, Wham! and Dead or Alive, from the same rock and synth-pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Philip Oakey?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Rick Astley, Pet Shop Boys and R.E.M. have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Philip Oakey" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Philip Oakey?
Philip Oakey is usually associated with rock and synth-pop (artist · GB · born 1955), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.