Inspired by the iconic roots of dance music embedded in Amsterdam, up-and-coming indie-act Jake Major has devoted his latest EP to the bustling city— "The Amsterdam Tapes, Vol.1" has a multifaceted inclination when it comes to genres, as the said artist has merged a range of styles into pulsating and energetic tunes.
Hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne, Jake's musical catalog is an outcome of being engrossed with 80s techno-pop and new-wave culture— the young composer has cited different pioneers such as Jean-Michel Jarre, Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis, and several other prominent figures from the era as inspiration. His branding singularly pays ode to the opulent 80s with the vibrant and neon-surplus album covers; furthermore, he cuts a distinctive presence in live gigs with keytar performances.
In his debut track "Funkadelic," the strong influences of 80s boogie and electro-funk are exhibited throughout the instrumentality with the jutting, funky bassline and jaunty synths. In a recent endeavor that came out last year, the "Hypnos" EP features retro-futuristic soundscapes, teeming with spacious and cinematic synths (for instance in "Mothership") and a brooding, enigmatic tonality with "Solace in Solitude."
"These Pills of Lust and Longing" marks the opening, a dark and energetic post-disco tune that projects a sleazy and bleak post-punk ambiance, and the melancholic vocals amplify the emotions. A certain upbeat quality is embraced by the next track "Euphoria Peloria," a frisky tune thanks to the ascending and filtered synths riffs in combination with driven drums, and the vocals are equally receptive to the fast-tempo cadence with the passionate delivery.
A regretful and sentimental number, "How Can It Be?" emanates wistfulness and a spry backbeat that derives similar qualities as of its predecessor— this time a shade more sullen as the singer reflects on a 'wasted life.' The finale arrives with "Vigilante," a dystopian track powered with a sustained breakbeat and rave-ready synths, reminiscent of the 90s— it's further enhanced with the certain gritty and lo-fi quality of the product, making it industrial and raw to strike with further intensity.
Listen to "The Amsterdam Tapes, Vol.1" on Spotify and Bandcamp, and stay tuned with Jake Major on Instagram.
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