Cornershop

United Kingdom, 1991–now

British band led by Tjinder Singh, formed in 1991, blending indie rock with Punjabi folk, Bollywood and dance. 'Brimful of Asha' (Norman Cook remix) topped the UK chart, fusing Anglo-Asian identity with Velvet Underground drone and '60s pop.

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

Who influenced Cornershop?

• The Velvet Underground — The Velvet Underground's drone and groove run through Cornershop's hazy, hypnotic indie sound.
• The Beatles — Cornershop channelled the Beatles' fascination with Indian music, even recording a Punjabi 'Norwegian Wood'.