If you like The Cure, try these artists

If you like The Cure, 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

Killing Joke

Killing Joke

Shared genres: gothic rock, new wave, post-punk

gothic rock industrial metal new wave
The Cult

The Cult

Shared genres: gothic rock, post-punk

gothic rock hard rock post-punk
Dead or Alive

Dead or Alive

Shared genres: gothic rock, post-punk

gothic rock post-punk rock music
Siouxsie Sioux

Siouxsie Sioux

Shared genres: alternative rock, gothic rock, new wave

alternative rock exotica gothic rock
Muse

Muse

Shared genres: alternative rock

alternative metal alternative rock hard rock
Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams

Shared genres: alternative rock

Britpop alternative rock dance music
Radiohead

Radiohead

Shared genres: alternative rock

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Britpop alternative rock art pop
Duran Duran

Duran Duran

Shared genres: alternative rock, new wave

New Romantic alternative rock art pop

Common questions

Who sounds like The Cure?

Artists similar to The Cure include Killing Joke, The Cult, Dead or Alive and Siouxsie Sioux. Each shares elements of The Cure's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Cure?

The Cure is primarily known for alternative rock, new wave and post-punk. Propelled by steady grooves and layered textures, The Cure's music builds tension while embracing spaciousness, allowing emotions to resonate within each carefully crafted moment.

Where should I start if I like The Cure?

If you enjoy The Cure, start with Killing Joke — their album "Outside the Gate" is a great entry point. Shared genres: gothic rock, new wave, post-punk