Boards of Canada

United Kingdom, 1986–now

Scottish duo (Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin), pioneers of warm, nostalgic, analogue-tinged electronica. Music Has the Right to Children became a touchstone of IDM and downtempo, influencing countless electronic and indie producers.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Boards of Canada and 2 artists Boards of Canada influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Boards of Canada?

• Brian Eno — Brian Eno's 1970s ambient soundscapes are a core influence on Boards of Canada's warm, atmospheric electronica.
• My Bloody Valentine — My Bloody Valentine's blurred, texture-drenched sound is a cited influence on Boards of Canada's hazy, nostalgic production.
• Cocteau Twins — The Cocteau Twins' gauzy, dreamlike textures are part of the atmospheric palette Boards of Canada drew on.

Which artists did Boards of Canada influence?

• Röyksopp — Boards of Canada's haunted, nostalgic analogue soundscapes are a core touchstone for Röyksopp's warm, melancholic downtempo.
• ODESZA — Boards of Canada's warm, nostalgic, analogue-tinged electronica is a clear touchstone for ODESZA's lush, textured downtempo sound.