Metric

Canada, 1998–now

Toronto band fronted by Emily Haines, formed in 1998. Synth-powered new-wave and post-punk with sharp, cool vocals — Fantasies ('Help I'm Alive', 'Gimme Sympathy') made them a fixture of 2000s Canadian indie.

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

Who influenced Metric?

• Blondie — Emily Haines has acknowledged a kinship with Blondie's Debbie Harry, a touchstone for Metric's new-wave cool.
• Depeche Mode — Metric's synth-driven new wave connects straight back to '80s synth-pop like Depeche Mode.