Artists similar to
The National
In short
The artists most similar to The National are Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens and The Shins, from the same indie rock, alternative rock and chamber pop 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 National?
The artists most similar to The National are Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens and The Shins, from the same indie rock, alternative rock and chamber 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 National?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens, The Shins, Fleet Foxes and Death Cab for Cutie have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The National" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The National?
The National is usually associated with indie rock, alternative rock, chamber pop and post-punk revival (group · US · active since 1999), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.