Ireland's Bart Graft has released a healthy amount of great music. His signature sound of pastel-colored and retro-inspired synth music is stellar synth wave, from the top of the shelve. Along with bigger names in the genre such as Mitch Murder, Waveshaper, The Midnight, and others, he truly is holding up the genre's current producer flame high. Inspired by the works of Talking Heads, Laurie Anderson, Talk Talk, Brian Eno, Pink Floyd, Tear For Fears, The Ward Brothers, Peter Gabriel, Frank Zappa, INXS, and many more... Nostalgic synth stabs accompanied by pulsating guitar licks, energetic drums roll around yet a bunch of tracks are plain chill. This album is a trip to the rooftops of '80s and '90s culture. From the fast-paced rock track, to ambient vaporwave, the balance is just right, as Modern Life cements Bart Graft as a force to be reckoned with.