Artists similar to
Thomas Newman
American score composer
In short
The artists most similar to Thomas Newman are Hans Zimmer, Alexandre Desplat, James Newton Howard, Howard Shore and John Williams, from the same cinematic classical circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Thomas Newman?
The artists most similar to Thomas Newman are Hans Zimmer, Alexandre Desplat, James Newton Howard, Howard Shore and John Williams, from the same cinematic classical circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Thomas Newman?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Newton Howard, Michael Giacchino, Danny Elfman, Clint Mansell, Yann Tiersen and Steve Jablonsky have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Thomas Newman" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Thomas Newman?
Thomas Newman is usually associated with cinematic classical (artist · US · born 1955), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 2 November 2026.