The Vines

Australia, 1994–now

Sydney band led by Craig Nicholls, formed in 1994. Their debut Highly Evolved (2002) veered between snarling garage-rock and Beatles-esque melody, making them one of the 'the' bands at the head of the early-2000s garage-rock revival.

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

Who influenced The Vines?

• Nirvana — Craig Nicholls names Nirvana a key early inspiration — the Vines played several Nirvana songs early on, and Kurt Cobain's raw delivery and quiet-loud dynamics run through their sound.
• The Beatles — The Beatles are Nicholls's favourite band — the Vines were first named Rishikesh after the Indian town the Beatles visited — and their melodic, psychedelic side shapes the Vines' softer songs.
• The Kinks — The Kinks were a staple of the Vines' early sets and a clear source for their British-Invasion-flavoured pop.
• Cheap Trick — Heard on the debut alongside the Beatles, the Kinks and Nirvana.