If you like Pink Floyd, try these artists

If you like Pink Floyd, 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

Syd Barrett

Syd Barrett

Shared genres: experimental rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock

experimental rock outsider music progressive rock
Captain Beefheart

Captain Beefheart

Shared genres: art rock, blues rock, experimental rock

alternative rock art rock blues rock
Piknik

Piknik

Shared genres: art rock, blues rock, experimental rock

Russian rock art rock blues rock
John Lennon

John Lennon

Shared genres: art rock, blues rock, experimental rock

art rock beat music blues rock
Cream

Cream

Shared genres: acid rock, blues rock, psychedelic rock

acid rock blues rock hard rock
Acid Mothers Temple

Acid Mothers Temple

Shared genres: acid rock, psychedelic rock, space rock

acid rock drone music noise rock
The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

Shared genres: art rock, blues rock, experimental rock

alternative rock art pop art rock
Aquarium

Aquarium

Shared genres: art rock, blues rock, experimental rock

art rock bard rock blues rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Pink Floyd?

Artists similar to Pink Floyd include Syd Barrett, Captain Beefheart, Piknik and John Lennon. Each shares elements of Pink Floyd's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Pink Floyd?

Pink Floyd is primarily known for progressive rock, psychedelic rock and blues rock. With expansive sonic textures that build tension through gradual layering and dynamic shifts, their music evokes both introspection and catharsis.

Where should I start if I like Pink Floyd?

If you enjoy Pink Floyd, start with Syd Barrett — their album "The Madcap Laughs" is a great entry point. Shared genres: experimental rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock