Band of Horses

USA, 2004–now

American indie rock band led by Ben Bridwell, formed in Seattle in 2004 and later based in South Carolina. Reverb-blurred guitars, soaring tenor vocals and ragged Americana on Everything All the Time ('The Funeral') drew comparisons to My Morning Jacket and Neil Young.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Band of Horses and 0 artists Band of Horses influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Band of Horses?

• Neil Young — Ben Bridwell calls Neil Young an easy, huge influence — Young's ragged tenor and country-rock ache run right through Band of Horses.
• The Shins — Band of Horses' atmospheric guitars and yelpy tenor drew direct comparison to the Shins, whose indie-pop sound is part of their lineage.