Danny Katz

Danny Katz: 80s-Flavored Synth-Pop with Reflective Resonance

After a hiatus that rivals even Sade’s, Danny Katz emerges from his decade-long musical slumber—apparently, he took “fashionably late” to heart. Like a cassette tape found under your car seat, Katz is back, bringing the synth-pop, new wave, and post-punk vibes you didn’t know you missed. Imagine The Indigo Girls and Erasure having an alcohol-fueled rendezvous—Danny Katz would be the musical love child of that evening, complete with eyeliner and nostalgia-laden riffs.

With his latest album, Songs in the Key of E(nnui), Katz ventures into new territory while holding tight to his ’80s roots. Tracks like “Neptune” and “Elegy” explore cosmic isolation and existential dread—perfect for those late-night drives when you’re questioning everything. Meanwhile, “Ft. Lauderdale” will have you reflecting on your last spring break, only with more introspection and fewer regrettable choices.

Aaron Nevezie’s work at The Bunker Studio, using gear as vintage as your uncle’s record collection, gives the album its rich, textured sound, transporting you back to the era of VHS tapes and boomboxes.

Katz’s music reminds us that while the past shapes us, it’s the ridiculous choices we make now that define who we are. His lyrics, wrapped in retro beats, tackle themes of time, unfulfilled ambitions, and the search for meaning—making his music the perfect soundtrack for your midlife crisis.