The Pretender (80s Synth Rock Cover)

What happens when you combine your love for Foo Fighters and your love for 80s rock? This! “The Pretender” was originally released in 2007, and it quickly became one of my favorite songs. One night a few months ago, I was writing music with a Roland synth sound a la “Separate Ways,” and this idea came out. It made me wonder what the full song would sound like with an 80s synth rock mentality. After recording all the synths, I added guitars to beef it up more. I hope you enjoy it!

​“The Pretender” was written by Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel and Chris Shiflett. It was the first single from the Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace album in 2007.