Jacob

Jacob

Jacob is a music producer and award-winning sound designer leading the editorial vision at Synth Pop™, the destination for news, insights, and recommendations across synth-pop and electronic music. He oversees artist features, concert and tour coverage, deep-dive histories, and playlist-ready song spotlights—bringing a studio-honed ear to every story and championing the next wave alongside the icons. In the studio, Jacob crafts records and immersive soundscapes for film, games, and interactive experiences; in the magazine, he translates that same precision into clear, gear-savvy writing that helps listeners hear what makes a track tick—arrangement, synthesis, and mix decisions included. When he’s not editing or producing, you’ll find him digging for rare drum machines, designing chorus-soaked patches, or scouting emerging scenes for tomorrow’s headliners.

🎧 15 Artists M83 Fans Should Hear Next

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What are some similar artists to M83 that fans of synth pop music might enjoy? Start with CHVRCHES for sparkling hooks, The Midnight for neon-lit synthwave, Beach House for dreamy atmosphere, and Tycho for cinematic instrumentals. They don’t copy M83’s…

What Is the Rickroll Meme Called? 🎵

Video: The Story of the Best Meme EVER: “Never Gonna Give You Up” & Rickrolling. What is the Rickroll meme called? It’s Rickrolling: the internet’s classic bait-and-switch prank that sends you to Rick Astley’s 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You…