Heligoland's songs and sound have been compared to the atmospheric textures and soaring female vocals of Cocteau Twins, the spartan soulfulness of Low and the wistful melancholy of Mojave 3.
The comparison of Heligoland's music to the works of Cocteau Twins, Low, and Mojave 3 suggests a shared emphasis on atmospheric textures, soaring vocals, minimalist arrangements, and melancholic themes.