If Olivia Dean has been on repeat, these seven artists will carry the same mood forward, from classic soul to breezy, replay-worthy R&B.
The music of Olivia Dean has a way of making heartbreak sound graceful, romance feel cinematic, and self-reflection feel a little less lonely.
But if you’re ready to expand your niche music taste, there are plenty of artists who can offer a similar kind of comfort without sounding like carbon copies of Olivia Dean.
From smoky soul ballads to indie-pop confessionals, these seven artists bring their own moods and stories while fitting perfectly beside the Grammy Award-winning artist in your queue.
Celeste
Want something a little moodier and more dramatic? Celeste is the artist to play when Olivia Dean’s softer, vintage-soul side hits the spot.
Her songs feel like candlelight, late-night thoughts, and feelings you were totally handling until the chorus arrived.
What makes Celeste a strong match for Olivia’s fans is her ability to sound classic without feeling old-fashioned. She brings elegance, ache, and restraint, especially when singing about love, loss, and longing.
Start with “Strange” for the heartbreak, “Stop This Flame” for the fire, and “Love Is Back” for the retro-soul bounce.
Rachel Chinouriri
What if Olivia Dean’s honesty came with a bit more indie-pop bite? That is where the London-based Rachel Chinouriri comes in.
Her music is tender, but it is not too delicate to say what needs to be said. She is perfect for listeners who like songs that sound pretty at first, then quietly destroy you once the lyrics sink in.
Like Olivia, Rachel writes about love, insecurity, and self-worth in a way that feels direct, youthful, and real.
Try “So My Darling” for sweetness, “Never Need Me” for release, and “All I Ever Asked” for pure emotional frustration.
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Cleo Sol
If your favorite Olivia Dean moments are the gentler, more restorative ones, Cleo Sol feels like the next late-night listen.
The singer, also known for her work with SAULT, makes warm neo-soul that moves with grace and a kind of emotional steadiness that can hit harder than an obvious power ballad.
She is less pop-forward than Olivia, but the emotional honesty lands in a very similar place: tender, self-aware, and deeply comforting.
Begin with “When I’m in Your Arms,” “Know That You Are Loved,” and “Heaven.”
Lianne La Havas
If the best part of Olivia Dean’s music is the smooth voice, jazzy warmth, and the grown-up kind of romance, then Lianne La Havas should be next.
The British-Jamaican singer’s music feels intimate, like someone singing directly across the room, but the musicianship gives them extra weight.
She is especially good for listeners who enjoy soulful vocals with real guitar work and arrangements that breathe.
There is tenderness in her music, but also an effortless command.
Listen to her signature song “Green & Gold” for reflective beauty, “Bittersweet” for heartbreak with backbone, and “Unstoppable” for a glowing love song.
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Solange
Ready to go deeper, dreamier, and more experimental? Solange Knowles is for listeners who enjoy Olivia Dean’s elegance but want music that feels more atmospheric and artful.
Yes, she is Beyoncé‘s younger sister, but Solange has fully built her own world: soft grooves, layered vocals, sharp visuals, and songs that feel like healing in slow motion.
Her music does not chase instant hooks. It invites you to sit with identity, affection, and composure.
Begin with “Cranes in the Sky,” “Don’t Touch My Hair,” and “Losing You” for her mix of vulnerability, rhythm, and vision.
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Sienna Spiro
Need the feelings turned up a notch? Sienna Spiro has the kind of smoky, soulful voice that feels older than her years.
After building early momentum online, she turned that attention into her 2025 EP SINK NOW, SWIM LATER and a run of standout singles.
Sienna makes sense for Olivia Dean fans who like emotional directness but want it delivered with a little more dramatic, big-chorus intensity.
Try “MAYBE.,” “Die on This Hill,” and “The Visitor.” Her official site also rounds up new music and videos.
Hope Tala
Need something breezy but still thoughtful? Hope Tala is a great choice for Olivia Dean fans who enjoy soft vocals, romantic lyrics, and songs that feel easy without being empty.
The music of this literature graduate blends RnB, neo-soul, pop, and bossa nova, giving it a sunny rhythm that feels perfect for slow mornings, walks, or pretending your life is a tasteful indie film.
Like Olivia, she can make vulnerability sound natural.
Start with “All My Girls Like To Fight” for playful cool, her signature tune “Lovestained” for romantic warmth, and “Crazy” for smooth, repeat-friendly softness.
Olivia Dean fans, perhaps better known as the “Dean’s List,” do not have to stay in one lane.
Celeste brings classic soul drama, Rachel Chinouriri adds indie honesty, Cleo Sol exhibits restorative glow, Lianne La Havas offers guitar-led warmth, Solange expands the mood, Sienna Spiro delivers big-feeling balladry, and Hope Tala keeps things breezy.
Their songs are available on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.
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Photos: Olivia Dean’s Facebook, Celeste’s Facebook, Rachel Chinouriri’s Instagram, Cleo Sol’s Facebook, Lianne La Havas’s Facebook, Solange’s Facebook, Sienna Spiro’s Facebook, Wish 107.5’s YouTube, Hope Tala’s Facebook, Spotify
Sources: The Guardian, NME, Sienna Spiro’s official website, The Standard, Vogue
