If you like Ólafur Arnalds, try these artists

If you like Ólafur Arnalds, 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

Machinefabriek

Machinefabriek

Shared genres: ambient music

ambient music drone music electroacoustic music
Boards of Canada

Boards of Canada

Shared genres: ambient music

ambient music ambient techno downtempo
Roland Kayn

Roland Kayn

Shared genres: ambient music

ambient music drone music electroacoustic music
Aphex Twin

Aphex Twin

Shared genres: ambient music, experimental music

acid techno ambient music ambient techno
Colleen

Colleen

Shared genres: ambient music, experimental music

ambient music experimental music
Lil B

Lil B

Shared genres: ambient music, experimental music

West Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop ambient music
Karin Dreijer

Karin Dreijer

Shared genres: ambient music, experimental music

ambient music electropop experimental music
Grimes

Grimes

Shared genres: ambient music, experimental music

ambient music art pop contemporary R&B

Common questions

Who sounds like Ólafur Arnalds?

Artists similar to Ólafur Arnalds include Machinefabriek, Boards of Canada, Roland Kayn and Aphex Twin. Each shares elements of Ólafur Arnalds's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ólafur Arnalds?

Ólafur Arnalds is primarily known for ambient. Arnalds crafts expansive soundscapes that pulse with rhythmic restraint while layering delicate motifs to evoke a profound sense of yearning.

Where should I start if I like Ólafur Arnalds?

If you enjoy Ólafur Arnalds, start with Machinefabriek — their album "Shuffle" is a great entry point. Shared genres: ambient music