Electronic · JP · Active since 2018

TEMPLIME

Shimmering 2-step and house rhythms wrapped in ethereal J-pop vocals. It feels like a high-speed train ride through a neon-lit metropolis at 3am.

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TEMPLIME creates a sound that is simultaneously high-energy and deeply introspective, blending the rhythmic complexity of UK Garage and 2-step with the melodic sensibilities of modern Japanese pop. Their tracks often feature intricate drum programming that feels light and skittering, providing a foundation for lush, expansive synthesizer arrangements that evoke the feeling of a digital dreamscape.

What truly sets them apart is the specific interplay between KBSNK's surgical production and the airy, almost translucent vocal performances they often feature. There is a distinct sense of 'urban loneliness' in the music, a feeling of being surrounded by the frantic energy of a city while remaining in a private, quiet headspace. The production is impeccably clean, with every glitch and synth swell placed with intentional precision.

Start with the album Cloud Diver or the single Escapism to hear their signature blend of club-ready grooves and melancholic atmosphere. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the intersection of dance music and emotional storytelling, offering a sophisticated take on the 'future' sound of Tokyo's electronic underground.

Our Catalog2 Albums · 2020 · 2024
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