Artists similar to
The Modern Lovers
1970–1974 lineup of Jonathan Richman’s band
In short
The artists most similar to The Modern Lovers are Television, Wire, The Stooges, The Replacements and Buzzcocks, from the same garage rock, proto-punk and rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Modern Lovers?
The artists most similar to The Modern Lovers are Television, Wire, The Stooges, The Replacements and Buzzcocks, from the same garage rock, proto-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 Modern Lovers?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The Stooges, Galaxie 500, Stereolab, X and Dinosaur Jr. have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Modern Lovers" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Modern Lovers?
The Modern Lovers is usually associated with garage rock, proto-punk, rock and twee pop (group · US · active since 1970), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.