Early Influences

Tucker Pillsbury AKA Role Model
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Role Model Is Inspired By Music That Makes You “Fall In Love”

The singer’s fondness for early aughts folk is reflected on his album Kansas Anymore.

By Rachel Chapman
rising artist Ravyn Lenae, surrounded by photos of her musical inspirations
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Ravyn Lenae Is Working With Her Musical Icons

The rising R&B singer has been compared to Usher by a legendary producer.

By Jillian Giandurco
Charlie Puth was inspired to create his next album by Taylor Swift's shoutout.
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Charlie Puth's New Album Is Inspired By Taylor Swift, Dr. Dre, & Mozart

He thought Swift’s declaration was a joke at first, but now he’s taking it seriously.

By Dylan Kickham
Josh Levi tells Elite Daily about his musical heroes.
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Josh Levi’s The It Boy R&B Has Been Waiting For

The future of the genre is in great hands.

By Adrianne Reece
the artist Griff, who cites HAIM, Alicia Keys, and Enya as her musical influences
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Griff Has Taylor Swift & Alicia Keys To Thank For Her Love Of Pop

She was a Fearless and “Superwoman” stan.

By Sarah Ellis
Cari Fletcher, who cites Bruce Springsteen, Alanis Morisette, and Avril Lavigne as her musical heroe...
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Fletcher Is Feeling The “Most Free” She’s Ever Felt Artistically

Her new album In Search of the Antidote lays it all out there, from unrequited crushes to a run-in with an ex at the Eras Tour.

By Princess Gabbara
Jensen McRae talks about the musicians who influenced her sound
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Jensen McRae Wants Her Songs To Cut Straight To The Heart

“Let me include one moment of just direct emotional warfare.”

By Marilyn La Jeunesse
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Chelsea Cutler’s Tumblr Era Paved The Way For Her Headlining Tour

The singer was raised on Bruce Springsteen concerts and The 1975’s experimental debut.

By Jillian Giandurco
Victoria Monét's musical influences include Tina Turner, Beyoncé, and Sade.
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Victoria Monét Will Always Be A Jaguar

Now that she's king of the jungle, Monét isn't about to retract her claws.

By Adrianne Reece
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Hayley Williams Showed The Linda Lindas There’s Power In Saying No

But the rock band is saying yes to opening for Paramore, Green Day, and Blondie.

By Rachel Chapman