In short
The artists most similar to Was (Not Was) are Wham!, Dead or Alive, The Bangles, Rick Astley and Robert Palmer, from the same contemporary r&b, electronic and funk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Was (Not Was)?
The artists most similar to Was (Not Was) are Wham!, Dead or Alive, The Bangles, Rick Astley and Robert Palmer, from the same contemporary r&b, electronic and funk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Was (Not Was)?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Rick Astley, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, R.E.M., Radiohead and Tom Waits have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Was (Not Was)" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Was (Not Was)?
Was (Not Was) is usually associated with contemporary r&b, electronic, funk and pop (group · US · active since 1979), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.