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Santiago listened to 1970s and 1980s punk including Black Flag and David Bowie.

Guitarists who influenced him include Jimi Hendrix, Les Paul, Wes Montgomery, and George Harrison.

Deal's musical background was folk music and country ; she had formed a country-folk band with her sister in her teenage years, and played covers of artists such as The Everly Brothers and Hank Williams.

Other artists they listened to included XTC, Gang of Four and Elvis Costello.

Lovering is a fan of the band Rush.