Like Bowie once said, “everything will eventually have been done and music will be like water. What does it take to be “innovative” in music? It is hard to say, “this song nails my vibe” as the record in its entirety is more like what “nails my vibe.” The whole record plays like a radio station in the 80s, so there are lots of examples of retro-modern pop music.

Probably my single “Turn Up Your Stereo” would get butts moving and the nostalgic sound fonts twerking in people’s minds. If you could only pick one song to make a “first impression” on a new listener, which song would you pick and why? Similar to what DJs do, but playing my own music, singing, and playing guitar and not just twisting the occasional knob while “waiting for the bass to drop.” One guy, one keyboard and lots of lights. I don’t have a band, so the live show approach is very Howard Jones circa 1987. I would love to do some live shows with Apex Zenith, but that will require some tweaking of my show as it includes video and lighting that is synced to the music. I was doing some shows with The Synth Lord project prior to the pandemic starting up. Sometimes, I’ll come up with a song title that will inspire the correct musical response from my writing, but most of the time, it’s the other way around.ĭo you perform live? If so, do you feel more comfortable on a stage or within the walls of the recording studio? Lyrics come from the final vibe of the song. The 80s, to me, was about awesome songs with vocal hooks that stay in your brain.

All songs will have vocals as I find much of the current synthwave scene to be a little redundant and boring with all the “Escape from New York” style songs, grid patterns, pixelated sunsets, palm trees, and neon. From there, I decide if there is going to be guitar or not. THANKS! For this project, I concentrate on the vibe from the drums, bass, and keys. Does the melody come first, or do you focus on the beat the most? I love how you manage to render your tracks so personal and organic. We also had the opportunity to chat with the artist and ask a few questions about his artistry and creative process: keep reading to learn more! If you like synth-pop and retro electronic sounds, this one is most definitely a good fit with your heavy rotation!įind out more about Apex Zenith, and do not miss out on “Pinnacle”, or other amazing studio releases from this talented artist and songwriter. Much like the aforementioned talents, he shares a deep focus on great songwriting and honest lyrics, but he also has a special something that makes his sound all the more easy to relate to for people of all walks of life.

Apex Zenith should be right up your alley if you do enjoy the sound of artists such as The Human League, Giorgio Moroder, Timecop 1983, Sight Telma Club and Chvrches, among others. This new work represents the creativity and vision of this artist, highlighting his willingness to take chances and try new ideas for the sake of a great song. If you like this kind of vibe, the ten songs on “Pinnacle” are most definitely going to be right up your alley. Synth-pop with a retro feel kind of reminds me of that, as it sounds futuristic, yet nostalgic at the same time. At times, they were somewhat spot on, but more often than not, we’re left with this really unique alternative reality scenario, which is incredibly fascinating and memorable. Have you have had the chance to read one of those 1920s sci-fi novels? It is really fun to see how people in the past though the future might look like. This record stands out as an excellent follow-up to the artist’s 2019 effort, “The Synth Lord - The Synth As Soul.” This is exactly what Juan “Punchy” Gonzalez, AKA Apex Zenith, managed to accomplish with his music, in particular, with his most recent studio effort, “Pinnacle,” which is an example of taking the synth-pop footprint and combining it with so many other creative directions and influences. It’s amazing to see that most artists are finally starting to blur the lines between different genres, adding new ideas to their sound and generally not being stuck in their usual comfort zone. January 2022 - Today, the music scene is perhaps as diverse as its ever been. Apex Zenith introducing a new album: “Pinnacle”

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