Leftfield

United Kingdom, 1989–now

London duo of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley, formed in 1989, pioneers of progressive house. Leftism (1995) fused house, dub, techno and world music into a landmark of British electronic dance music.

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

Who influenced Leftfield?

• Frankie Knuckles — Leftfield's progressive house is built on the Chicago house tradition Frankie Knuckles pioneered.
• Kraftwerk — Kraftwerk's electronic template is part of the machine-music lineage behind Leftfield's productions.