In short
The artists most similar to The Cat Empire are alt‐J, CAKE, Parov Stelar, John Butler Trio and Jamiroquai, from the same jazz, ska and reggae 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 The Cat Empire?
The artists most similar to The Cat Empire are alt‐J, CAKE, Parov Stelar, John Butler Trio and Jamiroquai, from the same jazz, ska and reggae 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 Cat Empire?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: alt‐J, Tom Waits, The Wombats, Radiohead, Franz Ferdinand and The Black Keys have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Cat Empire" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Cat Empire?
The Cat Empire is usually associated with jazz, ska, reggae and acid jazz (group · AU · active since 1999), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.