Artists similar to
Violent Femmes
In short
The artists most similar to Violent Femmes are Pixies, The Cure, Radiohead, Weezer and Beck, from the same alternative rock, folk punk and acoustic rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Violent Femmes?
The artists most similar to Violent Femmes are Pixies, The Cure, Radiohead, Weezer and Beck, from the same alternative rock, folk punk and acoustic 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 Violent Femmes?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, R.E.M., Sonic Youth, Modest Mouse, The Strokes and Depeche Mode have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Violent Femmes" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Violent Femmes?
Violent Femmes is usually associated with alternative rock, folk punk, acoustic rock and post-punk (group · US · active since 1980), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.