well, my main influence is mike patton, so part of me sounds like him because i really like the ideas he has and i like to take some of his ideas and take them in my own unique directions.. but also naturally my voice is kind of similar in tone, although there's enough of a difference so it doesn't seem like i'm trying to copy him. and in no way am i trying to compare myself to him i'm just trying to give you an idea. also i like just about any genre as long as the song is good and unique. pop, rock, metal, experimental, country , rap, whatever . beck is a more mainstream one that stands out musically. black sabbath also. and artists like tom jones and lionel richie where actual good singing is used.