Artists similar to
Tears for Fears
In short
The artists most similar to Tears for Fears are Depeche Mode, The Cure, Duran Duran, David Bowie and New Order, from the same new wave, pop rock and art pop 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 Tears for Fears?
The artists most similar to Tears for Fears are Depeche Mode, The Cure, Duran Duran, David Bowie and New Order, from the same new wave, pop rock and art 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 Tears for Fears?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Depeche Mode, R.E.M., Radiohead, Pet Shop Boys and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Tears for Fears" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Tears for Fears?
Tears for Fears is usually associated with new wave, pop rock, art pop and synth-pop (group · GB · active since 1981), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.