Artists similar to
The Necessaries
In short
The artists most similar to The Necessaries are Arthur Russell, Orange Juice, Dinosaur L, The Replacements and XTC, from the same new wave and pigfuck circle.
Closest to The Necessaries
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 Necessaries?
The artists most similar to The Necessaries are Arthur Russell, Orange Juice, Dinosaur L, The Replacements and XTC, from the same new wave and pigfuck circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 6 artists.
Where can I listen to music like The Necessaries?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Arthur Russell have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Necessaries" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Necessaries?
The Necessaries is usually associated with new wave and pigfuck (group · US), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.