Looking for feedback on this alt/Radiohead inspired track. Mainly low end and buildup clarity in second half
Hello, looking for some feedback/advice on the mix for this track. The song has two pretty distinct halves, and I’m mainly trying to improve the clarity in the second half without overdoing it or losing the emotional buildup.
That section has two mic’d electric guitars, layered DI bass, strings/synths, light drums, and lead + backing vocals. Once everything comes in, some of the instruments start to feel a little masked or blurred together to me, though I still want it to stay cohesive and slightly dreamy rather than super clean or polished.
I’m less concerned about the lead vocal sitting on top, and more focused on improving the separation/definition of the instrumental layers. Would love any thoughts on arrangement density, stereo placement, EQ masking, or whether anything feels unnecessary. Thanks heaps.