This week, I’m joined by Chris Crabb of The Strike to trace how they’ve carved out a sound that pulls from ’80s new wave, synth pop, and even a little yacht rock DNA — but still feels planted firmly in the now. We get into the band’s sonic identity, including the not-so-subtle return of the saxophone, and how that throwback element became part of their modern mix.

We also spend some time with “The Getaway,” a breakout track that’s taken on new life with multiple versions on the deluxe edition of A Dream Through Open Eyes — from a more stripped, intimate take that’s been used by many couples as a wed ...