It feels like a million years ago in modern-day metrics, but just last month we were treated to “Unfamiliar”, a fresh first taste of Tempers‘ forthcoming album New Meaning. This week, the New York City duo of Jasmine Golestaneh and Eddie Cooper unveil another shadowy slice of spectral synth-pop, this time through “Nightwalking,” a twisting track inspired by the impact of the pandemic on their city.
“I took a lot of long walks at a time when people had abruptly vacated NYC, and left the remnants of their homes on the sidewalks,” says Golestaneh. “The city’s landscape became very surreal — a ghost town turned inside out. I was thinking about how to stay open, and embrace life derailed. The sky over the city was a real source of mystery, in its own world of pink sunsets, and sparkling nights. The contrast of that oblivious beauty amidst the pandemic chaos felt very special, and inspired the song.”
As Tempers’ beats bounce off high rise buildings and synths simmer up from the asphalt, it’s clear “Nightwalking” is another key piece to the LP’s nocturnal puzzle. New Meaning is out April 1 via Dais Records, and Tempers will show it off through a handful of North American dates that begin with an appearance in March at SXSW. Absorb “Nightwalking” and all its movements below.
Tempers 2022 North American Live Dates:
March 14: Austin, TX – SXSW
March 31: New York City, NY – Elsewhere Zone 1
April 2: Pittsburgh, PA – Andy Warhol Museum
April 4: Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
April 6: Madison, WI – U. Wisconsin
April 7: Iowa City, IA – Mission Creek Festival
April 10: Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle
April 12: Toronto, ON – The Garrison
April 13: Montreal, QB – Ritz
April 16: Seattle, WA – Crocodile 2nd Stage
April 17: Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
April 19: San Francisco, CA – Milk Bar
April 20: Los Angeles, CA – Zebulon
April 21: San Diego, CA – Whistle Stop
April 24: El Paso, TX – The Reagan
April 27: Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
April 28: Austin, TX – Mohawk
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