Imagine Dragons

Q: Who influenced Imagine Dragons?

Arcade Fire, Muse, U2. Each connection on MusicRoots cites a published source.

USA, 2008–now

Las Vegas band led by Dan Reynolds, formed in 2008. Anthemic, stomping pop-rock ('Radioactive', 'Believer', 'Thunder') built on huge hooks and electronic textures made Night Visions and its follow-ups some of the biggest rock crossover records of the 2010s.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Imagine Dragons and 0 artists Imagine Dragons influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Imagine Dragons?

Arcade Fire — Imagine Dragons' anthemic, communal stadium pop-rock draws on Arcade Fire's grand indie-rock catharsis.
Muse — Muse's arena-sized, electronics-laced rock is a clear model for Imagine Dragons' big, dramatic sound.
U2 — U2's anthemic, uplifting stadium rock is part of the foundation of Imagine Dragons' crossover pop-rock.