Synth Pop from Feliciano

Feliciano‘s new single “I’m a Libra” takes listeners on a journey back in time, to a world of Japanese 80’s music and City Pop, with its synth-driven indie pop sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshing. The single is a culmination of Feliciano’s musical influences, which include The Killers, Leonard Cohen, Coldplay, and Keane, as well as his love for Mariya Takeuchi, The Last Shadow Puppets, Miki Matsuraba, Artic Monkeys and Tomoka Aran.

Feliciano’s desire to create music that connects with listeners and speaks to their true experiences is evident in “I’m a Libra”. The song tells the story of a love crush, capturing the feelings of fear and hope that come with meeting someone new. The lyrics convey the overwhelming feeling of liking someone so much that you are afraid of making a mistake, yet you still want to continue seeing them and falling in love. The City Pop sound lends itself to a movie-like narrative, creating a vivid picture of the story in the listener’s mind.

Feliciano wrote and recorded the single in his home in Rincon, Puerto Rico, using a Nord Wave 2 synthesiser and Garageband on his iPad. The result is a polished and well-produced track that showcases Feliciano’s skill as a singer-songwriter. The retro vibes of the song, combined with the modern production, create a unique sound that is both fresh and familiar.

The final touches on the song were added when Feliciano returned to his other roots in New York City. This city aesthetic is evident in the quality of production and the slickness of the track, which elevates it to the next level. The sound is refined and meorable, with every element carefully crafted to create a cohesive and engaging listening experience.

“I’m a Libra” is another stellar single from Feliciano that showcases his talent as a singer-songwriter and producer. The song takes listeners on a journey back in time while keeping them firmly grounded in the present via a catchy and enjoyable sound that is sure to please fans of synth-based pop music. With this single, Feliciano has shown that he has what it takes to make it in the competitive world of music, and he’s definitely an artist to watch this year and beyond.

Listen to I’m a Libra below