Justin Sconza - “There’s That Sound”
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Justin Sconza returns to the blog with another track from his new album, “There’s That Sound.”
Sconza never ceases to amaze us with his lo-fi, analogue craft, creating all of his music at home on an 8-track recorder. “There’s That Sound” begins with some shimmering guitar chords, wonderfully dispersed above the ticking of a hi-hat. After a couple of bars, the production expands to include a more fleshed-out beat and some rich tones from the bass.
But where “There’s That Sound” completely wins us over is with Sconza’s vocal performance, as it has been masterfully multi-tracked in order to produce a wide and warbling slice of ear candy. Sconza’s variety of vocal textures allows the song to fully saturate every square inch of the sonic landscape, culminating in a sound that is sure to leave listeners wanting more.
We are also quite partial to the overall simplicity of Sconza’s production tactics, especially when the ability to record directly into a DAW is widely available, not to mention the convenience of utilizing various plug-ins and VSTs. There is something truly endearing and nostalgic occurring within his music that leaves a warm, ‘90s vibe in your ears, which is bound to hit home among many connoisseurs of indie rock.
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