Bands like The Strokesfrom the other side of the world
The Strokes are from United States, tagged "indie rock", "garage rock revival", "post-punk revival" and "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 Strokes's tags. Press play on any of them, or spin your own nine.
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1. Jamaica · North America
Jesse Royal
reggae, dancehall
Nothing like The Strokes
Modern Day Judas · Lily of da Valley (2013)
2. Chile · South America
Congreso
nueva canción chilena, progressive folk
Nothing like The Strokes
El Trapecista · Para los Arqueologos del Futuro (1989)
3. Senegal · Africa
Orchestra Baobab
afro-cuban, world
Nothing like The Strokes
Tioro Bye Samba · Made in Senegal (2026)
4. United Kingdom · Europe
Dave Clarke
electronic, dance
Nothing like The Strokes
Gonk (2023 Remaster) · Red 2 (2023 Remaster) - Single (1994)
5. Ghana · Africa
Marijata
afrobeat, highlife
Nothing like The Strokes
Otanhunu (feat. Ata Kak) · Ghana Special 2: Electronic Highlife & Afro Sounds In the Diaspora (1980-93) (2024)
6. Italy · Europe
Roberto Cacciapaglia
electronic, classical
Nothing like The Strokes
My Time · The Ann Steel Album (1979)
7. Greece · Europe
Fluxion
ambient techno, dub techno
Nothing like The Strokes
Fluctuations · Perfused (2010)
8. Israel · Asia
Orphaned Land
oriental metal, progressive metal
Nothing like The Strokes
The Cave · Unsung Prophets and Dead Messiahs (2018)
9. Australia · Oceania
Deströyer 666
thrash metal, black metal
Nothing like The Strokes
Australian and Anti-Christ · Unchain the Wolves (1997)
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