Bands like The Smithsfrom the other side of the world
The Smiths are from United Kingdom, tagged "jangle pop", "indie pop", "post-punk" and "indie rock" 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 The Smiths's tags. Press play on any of them, or spin your own nine.
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1. United States · North America
FaltyDL
dubstep, ballroom vogue
Nothing like The Smiths
We Have Everything We Need · Neurotica (2025)
2. Jamaica · North America
Kabaka Pyramid
reggae
Nothing like The Smiths
Blessed Is the Man (feat. Chronixx) · Kontraband (2018)
3. Chile · South America
Mar de Grises
doom metal, death-doom metal
Nothing like The Smiths
Mar De Grises · First River Regards (2002)
4. Argentina · South America
Chancha Vía Circuito
electronic, electronica
Nothing like The Smiths
Jardines (Nicola Cruz Remix) · Amansara Remixed (2010)
5. Brazil · South America
João Bosco
singer-songwriter, mpb
Nothing like The Smiths
A Nível De... · Comissão de Frente (1982)
6. Mali · Africa
Habib Koité & Bamada
folk
Nothing like The Smiths
Sirata (Live) · Fôly! - Live Around the World (Live) (2001)
7. Finland · Europe
Vladislav Delay
ambient, ambient dub
Nothing like The Smiths
Raamat · Multila (2000)
8. Russia · Asia
Povarovo
dark ambient, dark jazz
Nothing like The Smiths
J.S. Bach · Tchernovik (2012)
9. Australia · Oceania
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
psychedelic rock, heavy psych
Shares a little psychedelic rock with The Smiths, from far away
Hymn for a Droid · And Now for the Whatchamacallit (2019)
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