If you like Henry Cow, try these artists

If you like Henry Cow, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

David Bowie

David Bowie

Shared genres: art rock, avant-garde jazz, experimental rock

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alternative rock ambient music art pop
Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd

Shared genres: art rock, experimental rock, progressive rock

acid rock art rock blues rock
The Muffins

The Muffins

Shared genres: Canterbury scene, progressive rock

Canterbury scene progressive rock
Soft Machine

Soft Machine

Shared genres: Canterbury scene, progressive rock

Canterbury scene jazz rock progressive rock
Buckethead

Buckethead

Shared genres: avant-garde jazz, experimental rock

avant-garde jazz country rock dark ambient
Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Shared genres: art rock, experimental rock, progressive rock

art rock experimental rock jazz rock
Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel

Shared genres: art rock, experimental rock, progressive rock

art pop art rock experimental rock
Swans

Swans

Shared genres: art rock, experimental rock, progressive rock

alternative rock art rock avant-garde music

Common questions

Who sounds like Henry Cow?

Artists similar to Henry Cow include David Bowie, Pink Floyd, The Muffins and Soft Machine. Each shares elements of Henry Cow's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Henry Cow?

Henry Cow is primarily known for progressive rock, art rock and experimental rock. The music features jagged time signatures and abrupt shifts that create an unsettling yet compelling tension throughout each piece.

Where should I start if I like Henry Cow?

If you enjoy Henry Cow, start with David Bowie — their album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" is a great entry point. Shared genres: art rock, avant-garde jazz, experimental rock