The rebirth of synthesizers in the last decade has given music an 80’s pop sheen that luckily left out the waves of drenching reverb, enhancing the ability of the singer to sound front and center in the music, without losing the general feel of the production for the decade.
It’s a nice combination of both modern alternative pop and a nod to the producers and performers that came before. HESS, I’ll Drive, is an excellent example of production at its acme, a lesson in mixing synth, a centered vocal, and a vibrato-soaked guitar. READ MORE…