Artists similar to
Stephen Malkmus
In short
The artists most similar to Stephen Malkmus are Built to Spill, Guided by Voices, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Sebadoh and Grandaddy, from the same folk rock, indie rock and indie pop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Stephen Malkmus?
The artists most similar to Stephen Malkmus are Built to Spill, Guided by Voices, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Sebadoh and Grandaddy, from the same folk rock, indie rock and indie pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Stephen Malkmus?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Built to Spill, Guided by Voices, Sebadoh, Grandaddy, Stereolab and Wolf Parade have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Stephen Malkmus" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Stephen Malkmus?
Stephen Malkmus is usually associated with folk rock, indie rock, indie pop and psychedelic folk (artist · US · born 1966), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.