Lush

United Kingdom, 1987–1998

English band of Miki Berenyi and Emma Anderson on 4AD, formed in 1987. Spooky and Split work in chorused, layered guitar textures; the band later shifted towards Britpop.

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

Who influenced Lush?

• Cocteau Twins — Lush's 4AD sparkle descends from the Cocteau Twins — Robin Guthrie produced Spooky, master mentoring heirs.
• Siouxsie and the Banshees — Berenyi has named Siouxsie her formative idol — the post-punk glamour behind Lush's shimmer.