Yungblud has long spoken openly about the artists who helped shape his sound, regularly pointing to rock’s past as a foundation for what he’s building now.
That lineage may soon become more direct, with the British artist revealing that Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder is a key vocal influence and that the two could eventually work together.
Speaking in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Yungblud named Vedder as a standout inspiration, particularly when it comes to how he approaches singing.
“Eddie’s such an inspiration to me, especially vocally,” Yungblud said. “I think we might write together in the future.”
According to the interview, the pair met at an industry event and connected quickly, sparking conversations that have since fuelled speculation about a possible collaboration. While nothing has been confirmed, the idea alone has drawn attention, given Vedder’s status as one of the most recognisable voices to emerge from the ’90s alternative rock movement.
Collobarations
Yungblud (real name is Dominic Harrison) has made collaboration a central part of his career, rather than keeping his influences at arm’s length, he’s actively worked with artists who came before him, often blending his modern edge with established rock identities.
Most recently, he joined forces with The Smashing Pumpkins to re-release ‘Zombie’ earlier this year, the updated version of the Idols track leaned into Billy Corgan’s unmistakable style and marked another chapter in Yungblud’s ongoing relationship with legacy acts.
That release adds to an already extensive list of collaborators including Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker on ‘I Think I’m OKAY’, Halsey on ‘11 Minutes’, as well as Bring Me The Horizon, Avril Lavigne, Dan Reynolds, and Willow.
A potential partnership with Vedder would represent a significant step, connecting Yungblud directly with one of alternative rock’s most enduring figures, whether or not it happens, the influence Vedder has had on Yungblud’s vocal approach is already very evident.
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