Röyksopp
Norway, 1998–now
Norwegian duo Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland, formed in 1998. Their debut Melody A.M. brought warm, melodic downtempo electronica to wide acclaim, before later records embraced brighter synth-pop and dance.
MusicRoots documents 4 artists who influenced Röyksopp and 0 artists Röyksopp influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced Röyksopp?
- Air — Air's chic, chill-out atmospherics and lush synth textures are a clear kin and influence on Röyksopp's sophisticated downtempo.
- Boards of Canada — Boards of Canada's haunted, nostalgic analogue soundscapes are a core touchstone for Röyksopp's warm, melancholic downtempo.
- Kraftwerk — Kraftwerk's melodic, machine-precise electronic pop is foundational to Röyksopp's warm downtempo and synth-pop.
- Depeche Mode — Depeche Mode's synth-pop songcraft is part of the melodic electronic lineage behind Röyksopp.