Okean Elzy

Ukraine, 1994–now

Ukrainian rock band formed in Lviv in 1994 and fronted by Svyatoslav Vakarchuk. One of the most popular and influential acts in Ukraine, blending anthemic pop-rock and britpop with introspective Ukrainian-language lyrics; Vakarchuk became a prominent civic and wartime voice.

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

Who influenced Okean Elzy?

• The Beatles — Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has repeatedly named The Beatles as his first and formative musical inspiration growing up in the 1980s.
• Radiohead — Okean Elzy's sound is built on the alternative-rock and britpop template of 1990s bands like Radiohead, with layered guitars and introspective songwriting.