Artists similar to
Pixies
In short
The artists most similar to Pixies are Radiohead, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure and The Strokes, from the same alternative rock, indie rock and rock circle.
Closest to Pixies
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Pixies?
The artists most similar to Pixies are Radiohead, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure and The Strokes, from the same alternative rock, indie rock and 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 Pixies?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, The Strokes, Sonic Youth, R.E.M. and Modest Mouse have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Pixies" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Pixies?
Pixies is usually associated with alternative rock, indie rock, rock and grunge (group · US · active since 1986), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.