The New York based project of singer and songwriter Jasmine Golestaneh share their cover of Suicide's iconic "Ghost Rider" ahead of their upcoming US and EU tour dates.
Tempers is the New York based project of singer and songwriter Jasmine Golestaneh, melting low-lit poetic synth-pop with hints of techno, shoegaze and post-punk. They share their cover of Suicide's iconic "Ghost Rider" ahead of their upcoming US and EU tour dates.
On the track, Golestaneh said
"Suicide was a formative influence on Tempers, and for me 'Ghost Rider' is a song that represents prioritizing the health of society over personal greed, a value that is as deeply pertinent today as it was in the 70's when this song was released."
Golestaneh adds
"'We were talking about society’s suicide, especially American society,' Alan Vega. This quote rings true now more than ever before.
My cover of Suicide’s 'Ghost Rider' is dedicated to what I hope people will continue to fight to overcome in the coming years: economic disparity, systemic injustice, misogyny, women's reproductive rights, racism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, gun control, a ceasefire in Gaza, the climate crisis and saving the planet from extinction, too much to mention, but please let’s prioritize the health of society over personal greed."
Tempers interpretation of "Ghost Rider" expresses its spirit of angst and alienation, via gritty and hypnotic soundscapes propelled by Golestaneh’s unleashed ethereal vocals. The track features detuned harp by guest musician Marilu Donovan (LEYA), acoustic and electric guitars, synth and drum machine.
Produced by Golestaneh, "Ghost Rider" was recorded at home in New York’s East Village, together with Tempers’ touring musician Henry Yuliano playing additional instruments, recording and mixing.
The song anticipates a run of festival and headline dates starting from Seattle 11/7 and expanding to Europe, with more touring in the US, South America and Europe confirmed for 2025.
Recent highlights include festivals like Substance LA, Sanctum Chicago, Levitation Austin, Hipnosis Mexico, Synästhesie Berlin, Grauzone The Hague, special events like at the Andy Warhol Museum Pittsburgh and sold out headline shows at Elsewhere Brooklyn, Zebulon LA, Kantine am Berghain Berlin and Moth Club London.
Jasmine has just completed her upcoming longplay album with producer Jorge Elbrecht (Sky Ferreira, Japanese Breakfast) between New York and Los Angeles
Photo credit: Marilu Donovan
Tempers live:
07 Nov US - SEATTLE - Freakout Festival
09 Nov DE - BERLIN - 8MM Festival: “A Night of Synästhesie"
13 Nov DE - FRANKFURT - Tanzhaus West
14 Nov CH - AARAU - KIFF
15 Nov DE - NÜRNBERG - Soft Spot
16 Nov DE - DRESDEN - Cold Hearted Festival
18 Nov CZ - PRAGUE - Bike Jesus
19 Nov CZ - BRNO - Kabinet MUZ
20 Nov AT - SALZBURG - Rockhouse Eleven Empire
22 Nov HU - BUDAPEST - A38
23 Nov ES - MADRID - Santuario Festival