The Postal Service

USA, 2001–now

Collaboration between Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard and electronic producer Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel), formed in 2001. Their sole album Give Up ('Such Great Heights') — indie vocals over glitchy electropop — became a beloved, hugely influential cult classic.

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

Who influenced The Postal Service?

• Depeche Mode — The Postal Service's warm electropop descends from Depeche Mode's synth-pop — melodic songs over programmed electronic beats.
• New Order — New Order's fusion of songwriting and electronic dance is a clear model for the Postal Service's melodic indietronica.