There are the artists that influenced the Beatles like Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis.

Hi I just mean bands or artists that use mainly synthesisers to create their music like for example Depeche Mode or Kraftwerk.

If you like electronic music there are

Ladytron, Gwenno

Also bands with female singers

The Cardigans, Camera Obscura, The Sundays

One artist I highly highly recommend Joan Armatrading

Music For A Jilted Generation by The Prodigy

Or their Greatest Hits album