If there’s anything more fitting to a late summer night in New York than some dark synth-pop, I’d like to hear it. Atmospheric duo Tempers‘ recent release Fundamental Fantasy is a suspenseful, yet shimmering LP that evokes that psychological world of obscure possibilities inspired by city like New York on a Friday night, when nothing seems forbidden. The band’s sound, a meeting of the moodiest Depeche Mode with both The XX and Beach House, is like a faded memory you shouldn’t have forgotten about. Stop whatever you are doing and let it transport you. Tempers will celebrate the end of their Euro-Mexico tour this Saturday, August 12th at Baby’s All Right, opening at Frankie Rose’s record release show. – Allie Miller
