Ten2five crafts a sound that is the musical equivalent of a soft cashmere sweater. Rooted in the sophisticated pop-jazz movement of the early 2000s, their music is defined by organic instrumentation, particularly the interplay between clean acoustic guitars and light, jazzy percussion. It is music that refuses to shout, choosing instead to whisper its stories of love and longing through a lens of quiet elegance.
What truly sets them apart is the vocal delivery of Imel, whose breathy, intimate style bridges the gap between traditional Indonesian pop and international vocal jazz. There is a specific rhythmic lightness to their arrangements, often incorporating subtle bossa nova or swing elements that give the songs a timeless, breezy quality. This sophistication makes them a staple for listeners who appreciate pop music with a higher degree of harmonic complexity and instrumental warmth.
Newcomers should start with their breakout hit 'I Will Fly' or the album of the same name. It perfectly encapsulates their ability to turn a simple pop melody into something deeply evocative through jazz-lite arrangements. It is the ideal soundtrack for moments that require a sense of calm, beauty, and unhurried reflection.
Shares studio polished, analog warmth, stripped back (production style); vocal jazz, acoustic folk, soft rock (subgenres)
Shares pop rock, acoustic folk, soft rock (subgenres); coffee shop, sunday morning, golden hour (atmosphere)
Shares studio polished, analog warmth, stripped back (production style); pop rock, soft rock, acoustic folk (subgenres)
Shares studio polished, analog warmth, stripped back (production style); breathy, gentle, crooning (vocal style)
Shares studio polished, analog warmth, stripped back (production style); breathy, gentle, crooning (vocal style)
Shares studio polished, analog warmth, stripped back (production style); vocal jazz, acoustic folk, soft rock (subgenres)
Shares breathy, gentle, crooning (vocal style); studio polished, analog warmth, stripped back (production style)
Shares studio polished, analog warmth, stripped back (production style); breathy, gentle, crooning (vocal style)
Shares studio polished, analog warmth, stripped back (production style); sunday morning, coffee shop, candlelit (atmosphere)
Shares coffee shop, vocal jazz, pop rock, upright bass (signature)
Shares coffee shop, vocal jazz, acoustic folk, peaceful (signature)
Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →