If you could combine two completely different artists (like Billie Eilish and Kurt Cobain), what would that sound like?
I absolutely love this question it's my favorite music question to ever exist because a question like this expands what music could sound like and what it could be in the future.
Thinking about artists for different backgrounds and sounds and combining them together creates a world of possibilities and a world where there is an even wider genre of music.
For me I think about combining artists together ALMOST EVERYDAY.
Some of my biggest ones I thought would sound truly amazing are :
1.) ABSOLUTELY & SMASHING PUMPKINS
These 2 artists already have the same whimsy vibe that automatically fits each other perfectly.
Absolutely has such an expanded range that really fits any genre in my opinion and would sound truly beautiful on a Smashing Pumpkins record.
Smashing Pumpkins has such a dreamy yet unforgettable sound that is so unique from any other Rock band. They automatically stand out amongst their peers for their otherworldly sound and crafted story telling.
The combination of these 2 toghther would send aliens down to earth.
These 2 are already melancholy but they both could make incredibly captivating music together.
They already share this deeply melancholic sound but each approaches it from a slightly different emotional angle.
Radiohead is atmospheric has otherworldly textures and Eels is raw and personal when it comes to storytelling.
I believe they could even care out an entirely new genre of music - a gloom driven genre that blends something so expansive and intimate.
I believe Radiohead and Gorillaz could ABSOLUTELY unlock an entirely new genre together.
Radiohead brings signature melancholy and emotion , with Thom Yorke's voice feeling almost poetically fragile paired with Damon Albarn's expressive, ever adaptable vocals and genre blending sound - you get a collaboration that's both grounded and electrifying all at once.
Gorillaz's expansive sound could open up a new dimension for Radiohead, giving their introspection a brighter , more kinetic edge.
At the same time Radiohead could add deeper emotions to Gorillaz playful experimentation.
4.) MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE & I MONSTER
At first glance , My chemical romance and I monster seem like an unlikely pairing. I originally imagined them with Deftones but I like the thought of Deftones and Linkin Park collaborating more as their styles feel more aligned.
My Chemical Romance brings that theatrical intensity as well as emotional swings, powerful vocals, and dramatic story telling. I Monster, leans more eerie and retro with haunting yet hypnotic qualities.
Put them together, they could build a sound that's dark and richly layered- something immersive yet so surreal. They both have a sound that lingers in your soul for hours.
This was my most fun question of the day.
WHAT ARTISTS DO YOU BELIEVE WOULD'VE SOUNDED SO GOOD TOGETHER?!?