Modular synth-based music, once the domain of acid-fried German hippies, and, later, burnt-out basement noise freaks, has morphed into something unrecognizable.
In a context in which background music for studying and sleeping holds the most streaming capital, and yuppies are increasingly seeking new-agey balms to protect themselves from the ravages of internet culture, it’s difficult to shake the feeling that synth music has become yet another cog in the content mill, a test run for artists to shill gear or soundtrack Stranger Things rip-offs. In other words, it’s a peculiar time for Sam Prekop to transition into the modular synth world.
Prekop, best known as the vocalist and guitarist for Chicago indie rock stalwarts…

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