Artists similar to
XTC
English rock band
In short
The artists most similar to XTC are Talking Heads, The Cure, The Smiths, New Order and Joy Division, from the same new wave, post-punk and art pop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to XTC?
The artists most similar to XTC are Talking Heads, The Cure, The Smiths, New Order and Joy Division, from the same new wave, post-punk and art pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like XTC?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Radiohead, R.E.M., The Psychedelic Furs, Sonic Youth, Blondie and Public Image Ltd have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like XTC" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is XTC?
XTC is usually associated with new wave, post-punk, art pop and psychedelic pop (group · GB · active since 1976), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.