If you like Syd Barrett, try these artists
If you like Syd Barrett, 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
The Mothers of Invention
Shared genres: experimental rock, progressive rock, proto-punk
Captain Beefheart
Shared genres: experimental rock, outsider music, progressive rock
Frank Zappa
Shared genres: experimental rock, progressive rock, proto-punk
Pink Floyd
Shared genres: experimental rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Splean
Shared genres: experimental rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Shared genres: experimental rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Julie's Haircut
Shared genres: experimental rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Piknik
Shared genres: experimental rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Common questions
Who sounds like Syd Barrett?
Artists similar to Syd Barrett include The Mothers of Invention, Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa and Pink Floyd. Each shares elements of Syd Barrett's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Syd Barrett?
Syd Barrett is primarily known for progressive rock, psychedelic rock and experimental rock. A kaleidoscopic tapestry of sound characterized by uneven rhythms and disorienting shifts that create an atmosphere ripe with tension and release.
Where should I start if I like Syd Barrett?
If you enjoy Syd Barrett, start with The Mothers of Invention — their album "We're Only in It for the Money" is a great entry point. Shared genres: experimental rock, progressive rock, proto-punk
