Living Temples is the project of Stockholm-based Kalle Fagerberg, also known for the synth-wave band Liste Noire (Genetic Music - DE) and his previous solo project, The Blank VRS (Rainbow Bridge Recordings - USA). “Against the Day” is the Berlin-based musician’s second album, which he produced himself in collaboration with Norwegian producer Ådne Meisfjord (Tropical Contact High, Serena Maneesh, 120 Days). This will be Living Temples’ first release on Manic Depression Records.
Living Temples is known for his synthesizer-based work. Influenced by acts such as SUICIDE, HONOLULU MOUNTAIN DAFFODILS, XIU XIU, DIRTY BEACHES, and KINO, his sound is recognizable for its cinematic post-punk style built from loops, samples, drum machines, and random, eclectic electronic sounds. Performing live with sounds from 1970s Japanese synthesizers and an old DDR microphone, his music is part of a celebration of New Wave, the deconstruction of sound that laid the foundation for underground music, and a fusion of old machines and new synthesis—a style known to have emerged from Berlin’s sprawling music scene.
He tours frequently in Europe, and after releasing the EP “The Pickpocket” in June 2016, he embarked on a tour of the United States and along the East Coast; in January 2018, he made his Australian debut at the Oxford Art Factory in Sydney.
