In short
The artists most similar to Stars of the Lid are Brian Eno, Tim Hecker, Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin and Eluvium, from the same ambient, drone and avant-garde circle.
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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 Stars of the Lid?
The artists most similar to Stars of the Lid are Brian Eno, Tim Hecker, Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin and Eluvium, from the same ambient, drone and avant-garde circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Stars of the Lid?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Brian Eno, Tim Hecker, Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Eluvium and Loscil have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Stars of the Lid" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Stars of the Lid?
Stars of the Lid is usually associated with ambient, drone, avant-garde and electronic (group · BE · active since 1992), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 20 October 2026.