On August 20th, Brooklyn-based electro-indie artist Paul Feder released his ethereal debut EP Nightwalk. This 18 minute project thoroughly captures his evolving electronic sound. Prior to his artist projects, he has been performing live and DJing all over the city and elsewhere for the past decade. This includes festivals, bars, lounges, art galleries, fashion shows, and even yoga classes. He is continuing to broadcast his unique sound to his fans with this new project. Additionally, he’s currently working on another project with a release date to be determined.
Nightwalk is a 5 song EP that distills his years of experience writing music with different artists and bands throughout New York City and beyond. He has been creating music with various electronic artists including Pico Fermi and Charcole Federation. The tracks on his EP were developed for a year at Battalion Studios in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
Paul Feder uses the vocoder to incorporate his voice with layered and arpeggiated keys, which create a dreamy synth-pop sound. The record has an upbeat and beachy vibe, with 5 tracks that each have their piece of Euro-tinged electronica sound.
Behind the Tracks on Nightwalk by Paul Feder
The first song on the project titled “Lose My Mind” has a sound that glorifies the nostalgia of late summer days, using airy synths and a persistent kick. The upbeat melody and vocals create a warm and rich song to start the project. “Desert Run,” another single on the project, takes us in a different direction with more Yorke-influenced sounds, while still capturing the summer sound and atmosphere. The song has a progressive build with live drums and crescendo vocal layers.
The upbeat melodies and lively drums and synths create a distinct sound throughout the whole project. The EP takes us on a journey through Feder’s creative utopia, intertwining different sounds and vocals for each track. Nightwalk captures a pop sound, while also intriguing the electro fan with the different instruments and tools used to make this EP.
What’s Next For Paul Feder?
What’s next for Paul Feder? The DJ/producer is currently working on a follow-up project to Nightwalk, but there is no determined release date yet. Feder will continue to add his influences and creativity to electronic music, appealing to EDM fans around the world. He has developed an EP that captures many different unique sounds and vibes. His vocals, synths, and array of different instruments combined form his authentic and attractive style.
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