And Honestly, That Sounds Like Fun
One of the best things about music is that inspiration doesn’t care about genres.
It doesn’t ask permission.
It doesn’t stop to wonder whether hip-hop is supposed to sound like Britpop or whether hard rock belongs anywhere near a modern rap record. Great artists borrow ideas from unexpected places, throw them into the creative blender, and sometimes create something nobody saw coming.
That’s exactly what Travis Scott says happened while recording his upcoming album.
The chart-topping superstar recently revealed that his latest project has been influenced by an eclectic mix of artists including Oasis, Van Halen, Parliament, Daft Punk, and longtime collaborator Don Toliver. Speaking about the new music, Scott explained that he’s been studying massive choruses, unforgettable hooks, and powerful bass lines as he searches for a bigger, more cinematic sound.
Honestly…
If someone told me a Travis Scott album was taking notes from Oasis and Van Halen, my first reaction would probably be, “Well… this should either be incredible or completely unhinged.”
Then again, that’s usually how great music starts.
Scott has spent the last several years redefining what modern hip-hop concerts can look and feel like. Following the enormous success of Utopia, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and earned multi-platinum certification, he’s now focused on creating songs that connect with every fan inside a stadium, from the front row all the way to the upper deck.
His goal isn’t simply louder music.
It’s bigger moments.
That’s an ambition that feels surprisingly similar to the bands inspiring him.
After all, Oasis practically built the Britpop era on gigantic singalong choruses. Songs like “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” “Champagne Supernova,” and “Live Forever” became international anthems that still fill arenas decades later. The Manchester legends earned multiple BRIT Awards, scored eight UK No. 1 singles, and released eight UK No. 1 albums, cementing themselves as one of Britain’s most influential rock bands.
Then there’s Van Halen.
If you wanted arena-sized energy, Eddie Van Halen practically wrote the instruction manual.
With classics like “Jump,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, alongside staples including “Panama,” “Hot for Teacher,” “Right Now,” and “Why Can’t This Be Love,” Van Halen became one of the defining rock bands of all time. They’ve sold more than 80 million albums worldwide, earned a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and inspired generations of guitarists who are probably still trying to figure out how Eddie’s fingers operated at that speed.
Meanwhile, Travis Scott has built an impressive legacy of his own.
The Houston native has earned 10 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist or collaborator, multiple Billboard Music Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and Latin Grammy recognition, while albums like Astroworld and Utopia helped establish him as one of the biggest names in modern music. Tracks including “Sicko Mode,” “Highest in the Room,” “Franchise,” “Meltdown,” and “FE!N” have become defining songs of the streaming generation.
The one trophy still missing?
A Grammy.
Scott admitted he’d still love to earn one someday, even though he insists awards aren’t the reason he creates music.
Fair enough.
Most musicians start because they love making noise.
The trophies usually come later… if they come at all.
What I find most interesting about this story isn’t the possibility of hearing Oasis influence inside a Travis Scott record.
It’s the reminder that inspiration often comes from the strangest places.
Think about Paul Banks from Interpol teaming up with RZA from Wu-Tang Clan to form Banks & Steelz. On paper, it looked like two completely different musical universes.
It worked.
Or consider one of my favorite music rabbit holes.
Early Muse albums inspired author Stephenie Meyer while she was writing the Twilight novels. Then, after those books exploded into a global phenomenon and became blockbuster films, Muse found themselves writing music that would ultimately help define the Twilight movie series.
Wait…
What did I just say?
Yep.
That’s actually a true story.
Art has a funny way of chasing its own tail.
One artist inspires another, who inspires a writer, who inspires filmmakers… and somehow the original band circles back into the very universe they unknowingly helped create.
So if Travis Scott suddenly drops a song that feels like someone fed Oasis, Van Halen, and modern hip-hop into the same recording studio…
Don’t fight it.
Turn the volume up.
Because the best art rarely arrives wearing the outfit you expected.
About the Static Live Music Calendar App
Whether you’re into hip-hop, classic rock, indie, country, or discovering your next favorite local band, download the Static Live Music Calendar App to find live music across Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Flagler Beach, and Florida’s east coast. We’re expanding into new cities and helping music fans discover unforgettable live performances every day.
