Artists similar to
Wire
UK rock band
In short
The artists most similar to Wire are Joy Division, Gang of Four, Talking Heads, Sonic Youth and Television, from the same post-punk, art punk and punk rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Wire?
The artists most similar to Wire are Joy Division, Gang of Four, Talking Heads, Sonic Youth and Television, from the same post-punk, art punk and punk 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 Wire?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Sonic Youth, Hüsker Dü, Public Image Ltd and Fugazi have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Wire" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Wire?
Wire is usually associated with post-punk, art punk, punk rock and new wave (group · GB · active since 1976), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 26 October 2026.