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3 Artists of the 2000s That Were Mistaken For Another Artist Following Their Debut Release

Upon hearing their debut release, these three 2000s artists were mistaken for another artist ahead of their time.

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There’s a lot of pressure to sound original as an artist. Some music fans praise originality, while others appreciate artists who sound like other artists they’re familiar with. Oftentimes, an artist can either carry influence into their own craft or coincidentally sound similar to another artist unintentionally. Whatever the case may be, sometimes an artist is mistaken for another artist upon hearing their debut release.

Previously, Ben Kweller was known as the singer and guitarist of the young 90s alternative rock band Radish. They were slated to be America’s answer to Silverchair. In 1999, Kweller embarked on a solo career. His 2000 debut solo release, Sha Sha, sounded strangely similar to another 90s alternative rock band. When Kweller’s single “Wasted and Ready” became a radio hit, many thought it was the return of Weezer. By this point,........

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