TENDER creates the kind of music that thrives in the quiet, isolated spaces of the modern world. Their sound is a sophisticated blend of dark electropop and soulful R&B, characterized by a distinct nocturnal energy. It feels private, almost voyeuristic, as if you are eavesdropping on a late-night confession. The production is polished and precise, yet it retains a human warmth through its grooving basslines and vulnerable vocal delivery.
What sets them apart is their mastery of atmosphere. They use space and silence as effectively as their synthesizers, creating a sense of tension that never quite boils over. The vocals are often delivered in a hushed, intimate style that makes the heavy lyrical themes of addiction, obsession, and isolation feel personal. It is music for the overthinkers, the night owls, and those who find beauty in the shadows.
Start with the album Fear of Falling Asleep. It perfectly encapsulates their ability to turn restlessness into something hypnotic and rhythmic. From there, explore their early EPs to hear the evolution of their signature 'dark-room' aesthetic.
Tender (styled as TENDER) is a British electronic duo formed in London, England, in 2015. Having started from home and self releasing a couple of EPs, they signed to Partisan Records in 2016, and released their debut album, Modern Addiction, in September 2017. Their music has been featured in a number of television shows and movies, most notably the Netflix film To All the Boys I've Loved Before and television shows How To Get Away With Murder and Never Have I Ever. The duo released their second studio album, Fear of Falling Asleep, on 18 January 2019.
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