Neil Branquinho was influenced by minimalist and drone artists such as Spacemen 3, early Spiritualized, Loop, Steve Reich, Ali Farka and the more obvious electronic sources.

As the music developed, more electronic based influences started to overtake due to their generally wider and sometimes limitless palette of sounds.

[4] The trademark Eat Lights Become Lights sound owes much to Neil's love of German avant rock and electronic music of the 1970s,[5] which some suggest is not just "pastiche" or "homage", but rather a "soulful extension"[6] conveyed through a concoction of motorik grooves, overpowering noise, and then balanced with a uniqueness that indicates most clearly the bands "burgeoning potential".

[11] The second album, "Heavy Electrics", which arrived in September 2012 on Rocket Girl, was acclaimed for its motorik beat and uniquely accelerating guitar sounds.

[15] The sound sample opposite shows how analogue and software synths are used alongside traditional guitar, bass and drums, to construct an ever-evolving synthetic landscape of harmony and melody, feedback and drones, underpinned with driving, insistent motorik percussion.

[17] In 2010, the band toured with Simeon of the Silver Apples,[17] while also serving as guest sound carriers for Can singer Damo Suzuki's live performances.