In short
The artists most similar to The Necks are Tim Hecker, Ø [Phase], Bohren & der Club of Gore, Frank Zappa and Harold Budd, from the same jazz, ambient and avant-garde jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Necks?
The artists most similar to The Necks are Tim Hecker, Ø [Phase], Bohren & der Club of Gore, Frank Zappa and Harold Budd, from the same jazz, ambient and avant-garde jazz 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 Necks?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Tim Hecker, Bohren & der Club of Gore, Harold Budd, Oren Ambarchi, Alice Coltrane and Boris have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Necks" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Necks?
The Necks is usually associated with jazz, ambient, avant-garde jazz and free improvisation (group · AU · active since 1987), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.