Artists similar to
Simply Red
English soul and pop band
In short
The artists most similar to Simply Red are Phil Collins, George Michael, Elton John, R.E.M. and Sting, from the same blue-eyed soul, pop and soul circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Simply Red?
The artists most similar to Simply Red are Phil Collins, George Michael, Elton John, R.E.M. and Sting, from the same blue-eyed soul, pop and soul circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Simply Red?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: R.E.M. and Pet Shop Boys have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Simply Red" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Simply Red?
Simply Red is usually associated with blue-eyed soul, pop, soul and dance-pop (group · GB · active since 1985), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.