Artists similar to
The Hold Steady
In short
The artists most similar to The Hold Steady are The National, Spoon, Modest Mouse, Arcade Fire and Wilco, from the same indie rock, alternative rock and heartland rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Hold Steady?
The artists most similar to The Hold Steady are The National, Spoon, Modest Mouse, Arcade Fire and Wilco, from the same indie rock, alternative rock and heartland 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 Hold Steady?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The National, Modest Mouse, The Shins, The Black Keys, R.E.M. and The Mountain Goats have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Hold Steady" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Hold Steady?
The Hold Steady is usually associated with indie rock, alternative rock, heartland rock and rock (group · US · active since 2003), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.