Finlay Shakespeare

The edgy synth pop and art-rock of Finlay Shakespeare's music harks back to the originators of the scene's early-'80s heyday, taking parts of Depeche Mode and the Human League and melding them into Talking Heads-esque art-pop, as heard on his 2019 debut Domestic Economy. Born and raised in Gloucester, England, Shakespeare grew up listening to his parents' record collection, with Jean-Michel Jarre making a huge impression on the youngster. His interest in synthesizers was born and after learning to play himself, he started to explore the insides of the machines as well. By his...