This edition of Synthwave BOPS dives into the world between ambience and rhythm. Distance Major by Michael Keane is an instrumental journey that feels both futuristic and deeply human.
Distance Major – Distance Major
“Michael Keane turns sound into space, crafting synthwave that moves like memory.”
Under his Distance Major moniker, Michael Keane creates music that feels suspended between emotion and atmosphere. The self-titled release balances shimmering synth textures with the intimacy of ambient storytelling, resulting in a sound that’s reflective yet full of motion. Each piece feels like it was written for the quiet hours, when thoughts echo and light fades into colour. The production is clean but warm, blending cinematic progression with subtle hints of nostalgia. Drawing from influences like Genesis, Rush, and modern synth composers, Keane builds something immersive and deliberate. Distance Major isn’t just electronic music – it’s a mood, a landscape, and an invitation to slow down and listen.
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