Glass Animals

United Kingdom, 2010–now

Oxford band led by Dave Bayley, formed in 2010. Woozy, hip-hop-inflected psychedelic pop ('Gooey', 'Heat Waves') built on slinky rhythms and lush production, with 'Heat Waves' becoming a record-breaking global sleeper hit.

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

Who influenced Glass Animals?

• Radiohead — Radiohead's textured, electronic-tinged art-rock is a key influence on Glass Animals' woozy psychedelic pop.
• The xx — The xx's spare, R&B-informed minimalism is kin to Glass Animals' slinky, spacious productions.