Artists similar to
The Cure
In short
The artists most similar to The Cure are Radiohead, David Bowie, The Smiths, Depeche Mode and Joy Division, from the same post-punk, gothic rock and new wave circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Cure?
The artists most similar to The Cure are Radiohead, David Bowie, The Smiths, Depeche Mode and Joy Division, from the same post-punk, gothic rock and new wave 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 Cure?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, Depeche Mode, R.E.M., Oasis and The Strokes have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Cure" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Cure?
The Cure is usually associated with post-punk, gothic rock, new wave and alternative rock (group · GB · active since 1977), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 22 October 2026.