Electronic · FR · Active since 2008

Lyre Le Temps

High-energy fusion of 1920s swing, boom-bap hip-hop, and modern club electronics. It is a time-traveling dance party that feels both vintage and futuristic.

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Imagine a speakeasy that somehow survived into the year 2050, where the flappers are breakdancing and the house band has a turntable instead of a conductor. Lyre Le Temps creates a sound that is relentlessly upbeat, characterized by the bright, percussive snap of swing-era jazz filtered through the heavy, synthetic bass of modern electronic music. It is music that refuses to sit still, constantly shifting between big-band brass sections and gritty hip-hop verses.

What truly sets them apart is the organic spontaneity at the heart of their digital sound. While many electro-swing acts rely on static loops, this group thrives on live improvisation. The piano lines are often recorded in a single take, lending a frantic, human energy to the polished electronic production. You can hear the influence of classic jazz greats in the vocal phrasing, but the rhythmic backbone is pure 21st-century club culture.

Start with 'Clock Master' if you want to hear their most refined blend of storytelling and dancefloor energy. It is the perfect introduction to their 'back from the future' aesthetic, offering enough melodic hooks for a pop fan and enough rhythmic complexity for a crate-digger. It is the ultimate soundtrack for any moment that requires a shot of pure, unadulterated charisma.

Our Catalog6 Albums · 2008 · 2022
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