Veruca Salt

USA, 1992–now

Chicago band co-led by Nina Gordon and Louise Post, formed in 1992. 'Seether' and American Thighs paired sweet harmonies with fuzzed-out, Pixies-and-Breeders-style guitars, a bright hit of mid-'90s alt-rock.

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

Who influenced Veruca Salt?

• Pixies — The Pixies' loud-quiet dynamics and fuzzed guitars are a clear model for Veruca Salt's alt-rock.
• Nirvana — Nirvana's melodic grunge shaped the heavier, distorted side of Veruca Salt's harmony-pop.