Artists similar to
The Monks
Sixties US group, famed for early use of feedback
In short
The artists most similar to The Monks are The Sonics, 13th Floor Elevators, The Electric Prunes, Monks and Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, from the same garage rock, proto-punk and psychedelic pop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Monks?
The artists most similar to The Monks are The Sonics, 13th Floor Elevators, The Electric Prunes, Monks and Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, from the same garage rock, proto-punk and psychedelic pop 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 Monks?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The Stooges have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Monks" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Monks?
The Monks is usually associated with garage rock, proto-punk, psychedelic pop and experimental rock (group · US · active since 1964), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 23 October 2026.