Artists similar to
The Associates
Scottish rock band featuring Billy MacKenzie and Alan Rankine
In short
The artists most similar to The Associates are Japan, The Fall, The Teardrop Explodes, Simple Minds and Aztec Camera, from the same art pop, new wave and post-punk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Associates?
The artists most similar to The Associates are Japan, The Fall, The Teardrop Explodes, Simple Minds and Aztec Camera, from the same art pop, new wave and post-punk 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 Associates?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Foxx and A Certain Ratio have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Associates" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Associates?
The Associates is usually associated with art pop, new wave, post-punk and synth-pop (group · GB · active since 1976), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 31 October 2026.