alternative dance artists
13 published alternative dance artists, led by Pet Shop Boys, AURORA and New Order.
At a glance
13 published alternative dance artists; 77 studio albums have verified cover art.
- Published artists2 tier 1 · 4 tier 2 · 7 tier 3
- 13
- Release groups
- 979
- Studio albums
- 80
- Albums with cover artverified Cover Art Archive
- 77
- Timeline events
- 170
- Monthly listenerssum across artists
- 65.5M
- Average career spanfirst to last dated release
- 21.3 years
- Full biographies
- 12
- Biography words
- 51,776
When they started
Debut decade from each artist's earliest dated release. Most debuts fell in the 2010s (8 artists).
| Decade | Artists |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 4 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 8 |
Where they come from
Countries with the most alternative dance artists. United Kingdom leads with 7.
Often paired with
Genres that share artists with alternative dance. The most shared is indie rock, with 5 artists in both.
Covers from alternative dance
77 studio albums have verified cover art. The 12 shown come from the most famous artists.
A Man From the Future
Pet Shop Boys · 2026
Nonetheless
Pet Shop Boys · 2024
Hotspot
Pet Shop Boys · 2020
Super
Pet Shop Boys · 2016
Electric
Pet Shop Boys · 2013
Elysium
Pet Shop Boys · 2012
Yes
Pet Shop Boys · 2009
Fundamental
Pet Shop Boys · 2006
Release
Pet Shop Boys · 2002
Nightlife
Pet Shop Boys · 1999
Bilingual
Pet Shop Boys · 1996
Relentless
Pet Shop Boys · 1993
Leaders
New Order has the most release groups (216); New Order the longest career (45 years); AURORA the most awards (15).
Most prolific
| Artist | release groups |
|---|---|
| New Order | 216 |
| Pet Shop Boys | 195 |
| Arcade Fire | 101 |
| AURORA | 99 |
| The KLF | 92 |
Longest careers
first to last dated release
| Artist | years |
|---|---|
| New Order | 45 |
| Pet Shop Boys | 42 |
| The KLF | 36 |
| Arcade Fire | 25 |
| John Lydon | 21 |
Most decorated
| Artist | awards |
|---|---|
| AURORA | 15 |
| Arcade Fire | 6 |
| Louane | 5 |
| Pet Shop Boys | 1 |
| Johnny Marr | 1 |
Most famous alternative dance artists
Pet Shop Boys
United Kingdom · Group · 1981–present
electronic dance music, art pop, synth-pop, new wave, house music, alternative dance, sophisti-pop
11.4M listeners · 59 wikis
AURORA
Norway · Person · born 1996
pop music, dance-pop, art pop, synth-pop, folk-pop, indie rock, indie pop, folktronica, alternative music, alternative dance, dark pop, Nordic folk music
19.3M listeners · 45 wikis
New Order
United Kingdom · Group · 1980–present
electronic dance music, post-punk, synth-pop, new wave, alternative dance
8.6M listeners · 50 wikis
Olly Alexander (Years & Years)
United Kingdom · Group · 2010–2023
alternative dance
13.6M listeners · 33 wikis
Rüfüs Du Sol
Australia · Group · 2010–present
alternative dance
12.6M listeners · 12 wikis
John Lydon
United Kingdom · Person · born 1956
experimental rock, alternative rock, post-punk, Q3071, new wave, noise rock, alternative dance, dance-punk, post-rock
60 wikis
Arcade Fire
Canada · Group · 2001–present
indie rock, alternative dance, chamber pop
50 wikis
Louane
France · Person · born 1996
pop music, alternative R&B, electronica, alternative dance, variety
48 wikis
Johnny Marr
United Kingdom · Person · born 1963
alternative rock, jangle pop, indie rock, indie pop, alternative dance
34 wikis
The KLF
United Kingdom · Group · 1987–1992
electronic music, hip-hop, house music, techno, alternative dance, ambient house
30 wikis
Gillian Gilbert
United Kingdom · Person · born 1961
rock music, alternative rock, post-punk, synth-pop, new wave, indie rock, alternative dance
19 wikis
AronChupa
Sweden · Person · born 1991
electro house, nu-disco, alternative dance, jumpstyle
21 wikis
