Artists similar to
The Stranglers
In short
The artists most similar to The Stranglers are The Cure, The Clash, Talking Heads, The Smiths and Depeche Mode, from the same new wave, post-punk and alternative rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Stranglers?
The artists most similar to The Stranglers are The Cure, The Clash, Talking Heads, The Smiths and Depeche Mode, from the same new wave, post-punk and alternative rock 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 Stranglers?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Depeche Mode, R.E.M., Iggy Pop, Blondie, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Kate Bush have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Stranglers" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Stranglers?
The Stranglers is usually associated with new wave, post-punk, alternative rock and punk rock (group · GB · active since 1974), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 31 October 2026.