Bands like Modest Mousefrom the other side of the world
Modest Mouse is tagged "indie rock", "alternative rock", "american" and "lo-fi indie" on MusicBrainz. These nine are not the usual sound-alikes. They come from 9 countries on 6 continents (North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania), listed west to east, and each one shares little or nothing with Modest Mouse's tags. Press play on any of them, or spin your own nine.
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1. United States · North America
Twista
hip hop, gangsta rap
Nothing like Modest Mouse
Overnight Celebrity (feat. Miri Ben-Ari) · Kamikaze (Bonus Track Version) (2004)
2. Peru · South America
Susana Baca
música criolla, singer-songwriter
Nothing like Modest Mouse
Maria Lando · The Soul of Black Peru - Afro-Peruvian Classics (1989)
3. Mali · Africa
Amadou & Mariam
african blues, desert blues
Nothing like Modest Mouse
Je pense à toi · Sou ni tilé (1998)
4. United Kingdom · Europe
Claro Intelecto
electronic, house
Nothing like Modest Mouse
Peace of Mind · Neurofibro (2003)
5. Norway · Europe
Deaf Center
ambient, idm
Nothing like Modest Mouse
Fiction Dawn · Owl Splinters (2010)
6. Germany · Europe
Rhythm & Sound
dub, reggae
Nothing like Modest Mouse
Best Friend (with Love Joy) · Rhythm & Sound w/the Artists (2001)
7. Italy · Europe
Roberto Cacciapaglia
electronic, classical
Nothing like Modest Mouse
Wind Song · Ten Directions (2010)
8. Israel · Asia
Avishai Cohen
jazz, post-bop
Nothing like Modest Mouse
Seattle · Gently Disturbed (2008)
9. New Zealand · Oceania
Ladi6
neo soul, hip hop
Nothing like Modest Mouse
Guru · Royal Blue 3000 - EP (2017)
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