If you like Pet Shop Boys, try these artists

If you like Pet Shop Boys, 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

Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire

Shared genres: alternative dance, house music, new wave

acid house alternative dance ambient music
Duran Duran

Duran Duran

Shared genres: art pop, new wave, synth-pop

New Romantic alternative rock art pop
Soft Cell

Soft Cell

Shared genres: art pop, electronic dance music, new wave

art pop dance music dark wave
New Order

New Order

Shared genres: alternative dance, electronic dance music, new wave

alternative dance electronic dance music new wave
LMFAO

LMFAO

Shared genres: electronic dance music, house music, synth-pop

dance music dance-pop electro
Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson

Shared genres: new wave, sophisti-pop

art music jazz jazz pop
Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Shared genres: electronic dance music, new wave, synth-pop

Hi-NRG dance music electronic dance music
The Human League

The Human League

Shared genres: art pop, new wave, synth-pop

art pop avant-garde music electronic music

Common questions

Who sounds like Pet Shop Boys?

Artists similar to Pet Shop Boys include Cabaret Voltaire, Duran Duran, Soft Cell and New Order. Each shares elements of Pet Shop Boys's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Pet Shop Boys?

Pet Shop Boys is primarily known for house, new wave and synth-pop. With pulsing synth lines and driving rhythms, their music blends urgency with reflective space, creating an atmosphere ripe for both introspection and movement.

Where should I start if I like Pet Shop Boys?

If you enjoy Pet Shop Boys, start with Cabaret Voltaire — their album "Red Mecca" is a great entry point. Shared genres: alternative dance, house music, new wave