Booklyn-based electronic artist and synth tinkerer Paul Feder has recently returned with his new EP, Never Sleep, which came out on June 23rd via Aion Records.
On the EP he showcases his love for 80s and 90s electronic music, featuring a vintage 90s-era Yamaha CS2X keyboard and some emotive electronic effect-laced vocals.
Such as the single and title track “Never Sleep,” which feels like a blend of Chromeo, Discovery, Daft Punk, and others. Completely crafted with colorful and vibrant arrangements and beats, with an emotionally poignant vocal delivery. It’s hypnotic but also effective in its emotive movement.
Speaking on the EP as a whole, Feder adds:
“My upcoming EP Never Sleep contains three songs I wrote in 2021-2022. It was a hectic time both in the world and for me personally and these songs come out of that era. In early 2021 I unearthed my 90’s Yamaha CS2X keyboard from my parents’ attic and began to play, channeling pandemic anxiety into what would become the title track of the EP. Never Sleep is dedicated to my father, Jack Feder, who kept encouraging me to “finish the songs!” when I had trouble letting them go. He passed away in December 2022. I produced the EP in my home studio in Brooklyn, and it was mastered by David Little Mastering.”
Enjoy a listen to “Never Sleep” below and find the entire EP available to stream here.
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