If you like The Human League, try these artists

If you like The Human League, 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: electronic music, new wave, post-punk

acid house alternative dance ambient music
Björk

Björk

Shared genres: art pop, avant-garde music, electronic music

alternative rock art pop avant-garde music
David Sylvian

David Sylvian

Shared genres: art pop, avant-garde music, new wave

ambient music ambient pop art pop
Soft Cell

Soft Cell

Shared genres: art pop, electronic music, new wave

art pop dance music dark wave
Duran Duran

Duran Duran

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

New Romantic alternative rock art pop
New Order

New Order

Shared genres: new wave, post-punk, synth-pop

alternative dance electronic dance music new wave
Pet Shop Boys

Pet Shop Boys

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

alternative dance art pop electronic dance music
Curt Smith

Curt Smith

Shared genres: new wave, post-punk, synth-pop

new wave pop rock post-punk

Common questions

Who sounds like The Human League?

Artists similar to The Human League include Cabaret Voltaire, Björk, David Sylvian and Soft Cell. Each shares elements of The Human League's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Human League?

The Human League is primarily known for electronic, new wave and synth-pop. Pulsating rhythms interlace with shimmering synth lines to evoke a sense of yearning that builds and recedes throughout their compositions.

Where should I start if I like The Human League?

If you enjoy The Human League, start with Cabaret Voltaire — their album "Red Mecca" is a great entry point. Shared genres: electronic music, new wave, post-punk