Goldfrapp

United Kingdom, 1999–now

English duo of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, formed in 1999. After the cinematic downtempo of Felt Mountain, Black Cherry and Supernature pivoted to glam-disco electropop ('Ooh La La'), fusing Moroder pulse with T. Rex glam and Alison's breathy vocals.

MusicRoots documents 5 artists who influenced Goldfrapp and 0 artists Goldfrapp influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Goldfrapp?

• T. Rex — Marc Bolan's T. Rex glam-rock stomp is a stated influence on Goldfrapp's Black Cherry / Supernature electro-glam.
• Giorgio Moroder — Giorgio Moroder's throbbing electronic disco is directly referenced in Goldfrapp's Moroder-esque basslines.
• Donna Summer — Donna Summer's disco — absorbed by Alison Goldfrapp as a teenager — is part of the glam-disco DNA of Goldfrapp's dancefloor records.
• Roxy Music — Part of the glam and disco Goldfrapp melded, with T. Rex, Donna Summer and Blondie.
• Blondie — Part of the glam and disco Goldfrapp melded, with T. Rex, Donna Summer and Roxy Music.