ODESZA

USA, 2012–now

Seattle electronic duo of Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight, formed in 2012. Lush, euphoric, sample-and-synth soundscapes ('Say My Name', 'Line of Sight') and immersive live shows made them one of the biggest melodic-electronic acts of the 2010s.

MusicRoots documents 4 artists who influenced ODESZA and 0 artists ODESZA influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced ODESZA?

• Animal Collective — ODESZA have said Animal Collective was a key entry point into experimental, textured electronic music.
• Daft Punk — Daft Punk's euphoric, melodic electronic dance music is among ODESZA's major inspirations.
• Boards of Canada — Boards of Canada's warm, nostalgic, analogue-tinged electronica is a clear touchstone for ODESZA's lush, textured downtempo sound.
• Four Tet — Four Tet's melodic, sample-woven blend of electronica and organic textures is kin to ODESZA's layered, emotive production.