Quinn XCII
Bright, breezy pop that feels like a permanent summer afternoon. A seamless blend of hip-hop flow and electronic warmth for road trips and nostalgic reflection.
Bright, breezy pop that feels like a permanent summer afternoon. A seamless blend of hip-hop flow and electronic warmth for road trips and nostalgic reflection.
Quinn XCII creates a sound that feels like the musical equivalent of a polaroid camera: warm, slightly nostalgic, and instantly accessible. His music occupies the sunny intersection of electronic production, indie-pop songwriting, and a relaxed hip-hop cadence. It is characterized by bright synth melodies, crisp percussion, and a vocal delivery that shifts effortlessly between melodic singing and rhythmic, conversational verses.
What truly sets him apart is the 'midwestern' soul he brings to the electropop genre. Influenced by the Motown history of his Detroit roots, he avoids the coldness of many electronic artists by grounding his tracks in organic grooves and relatable, everyday storytelling. His collaborations with producer ayokay often feature 'tropical' textures that feel more like a Great Lakes summer than a Caribbean beach, providing a specific sense of place and time.
New listeners should start with 'A Letter to My Younger Self' or the 'Change of Scenery' EPs. These projects showcase his ability to tackle themes of growth, anxiety, and relationships with a light touch that never feels heavy. It is the perfect soundtrack for moments of transition, whether you are leaving home for the first time or simply driving toward the sunset.
Mikael Temrowski (born May 6, 1992), known by his stage name Quinn XCII (pronounced "Quinn ninety-two"), is an American singer-songwriter from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He began his career in 2011 when he started writing and recording his own music as a sophomore at Michigan State University, before releasing his debut EP Change of Scenery in May 2015. On September 15, 2017, he released his debut studio album The Story of Us under Columbia Records, with whom he released his second, third, and fourth albums, all in the following four years. After signing to Republic Records, he released his fifth studio album The People's Champ in 2023 followed by three meal-themed EPs culminating in his sixth album Quinn XCII Presents Mustard Mike's Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, released in December 2024. In May 2025 he announced his seventh album, Look! I’m Alive, which was released on July 25, 2025.
Shares electropop, indie pop, contemporary r&b (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, drum machine (production style)
Shares indie pop, electropop, contemporary r&b (subgenres); summer, golden hour, road trip (atmosphere)
Shares studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style); contemporary r&b, electropop, indie pop (subgenres)
Shares summer, golden hour, road trip (atmosphere); studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style)
Shares digital clarity, studio polished, layered dense (production style); electropop, indie pop (subgenres)
Shares studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style); electropop, indie pop, contemporary r&b (subgenres)
Shares contemporary r&b, indie pop, electropop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, drum machine (production style)
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Shares studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style); indie pop, electropop (subgenres)
Shares studio polished, digital clarity, layered dense (production style); summer, golden hour, road trip (atmosphere)
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