Artists similar to
The Alarm
In short
The artists most similar to The Alarm are Simple Minds, Big Country, Pretenders, DEVO and The Jesus and Mary Chain, from the same new wave, punk and rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Alarm?
The artists most similar to The Alarm are Simple Minds, Big Country, Pretenders, DEVO and The Jesus and Mary Chain, from the same new wave, punk and rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like The Alarm?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: R.E.M. have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Alarm" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Alarm?
The Alarm is usually associated with new wave, punk and rock (group · GB · active since 1981), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.