Splean: Influences

Rising to fame in the mid-'90s, Splean have constantly evolved over their career, coming up with new, eclectic sounds. Here, Vera Polozkova offers an experimental edge, and Leningrad's boisterous ska-punk blends elements of traditional Russian music and hip-hop. Meanwhile, the Josh Homme-led Queens of the Stone Age are no less exciting, supplying heavy riffs and melodic hooks in abundance.