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Rufus Wainwright
Canadian‐American singer‐songwriter and composer
In short
The artists most similar to Rufus Wainwright are Radiohead, The Beatles, Coldplay, R.E.M. and Regina Spektor, from the same alternative rock, chamber pop and folk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Rufus Wainwright?
The artists most similar to Rufus Wainwright are Radiohead, The Beatles, Coldplay, R.E.M. and Regina Spektor, from the same alternative rock, chamber pop and folk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Rufus Wainwright?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, R.E.M., Feist, Johnny Cash, Björk and Modest Mouse have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Rufus Wainwright" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Rufus Wainwright?
Rufus Wainwright is usually associated with alternative rock, chamber pop, folk and indie rock (artist · CA · born 1973), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 24 October 2026.