Artists similar to
Shane MacGowan and the Popes
In short
The artists most similar to Shane MacGowan and the Popes are The Pogues, Flogging Molly, The Dubliners, Dropkick Murphys and The Tossers, from the same folk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Shane MacGowan and the Popes?
The artists most similar to Shane MacGowan and the Popes are The Pogues, Flogging Molly, The Dubliners, Dropkick Murphys and The Tossers, from the same 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 Shane MacGowan and the Popes?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, NOFX, The Dreadnoughts, R.E.M. and Tom Waits have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Shane MacGowan and the Popes" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Shane MacGowan and the Popes?
Shane MacGowan and the Popes is usually associated with folk (group · IE · active since 1992), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.