Artists similar to
Pretenders
English‐American rock band
In short
The artists most similar to Pretenders are Fleetwood Mac, The Police, The Rolling Stones, R.E.M. and U2, from the same rock, new wave and hard rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Pretenders?
The artists most similar to Pretenders are Fleetwood Mac, The Police, The Rolling Stones, R.E.M. and U2, from the same rock, new wave and hard 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 Pretenders?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: R.E.M. and Blondie have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Pretenders" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Pretenders?
Pretenders is usually associated with rock, new wave, hard rock and jangle pop (group · GB · active since 1978), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.