Artists similar to
The Smithereens
New Jersey power pop band
In short
The artists most similar to The Smithereens are The Replacements, Pretenders, Echo & the Bunnymen, Matthew Sweet and The Bangles, from the same alternative rock, hard rock and power pop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Smithereens?
The artists most similar to The Smithereens are The Replacements, Pretenders, Echo & the Bunnymen, Matthew Sweet and The Bangles, from the same alternative rock, hard rock and power 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 Smithereens?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Teenage Fanclub, X, Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Dead Milkmen and Belly have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Smithereens" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Smithereens?
The Smithereens is usually associated with alternative rock, hard rock and power pop (group · US · active since 1980), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.