ROOTS

Roots of Cocteau Twins

The artists and genres Cocteau Twins came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.

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Post-punk
genre
Punk minus the swagger, plus dread, art school, and dub.
This Mortal Coil
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Mazzy Star
artist
Hope Sandoval's hushed voice over desert-dream psych.
Julee Cruise
artist
Julee Ann Cruise was an American singer and actress, known for her collaborations with composer Angelo Badalamenti and filmmaker David Lynch in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She released four albums beginning with 1989's Floating into the Night.
Strawberry Switchblade
artist
Strawberry Switchblade were a Scottish pop duo formed in Glasgow in 1981 by Rose McDowall and Jill Bryson. They are best known for their 1984 single "Since Yesterday", and flamboyant clothing with bows and polka dots.