Temposhark
Temposhark | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Robert Diament |
| Origin | Brighton / London, England |
| Genres | Electronic, alternative, indie |
| Years active | 2004–2010 |
| Labels | Paper & Glue Defend Music |
| Members | Robert Diament (vocals 2004–present) Mathis Richet (drums 2006–present) Mark Ferguson (bass 2007–present) Leila MacFie (keyboards 2009–present) |
| Past members | Luke Busby (keyboards/co-songwriter 2004–2007) Jasmin O'Meara (bass 2004–2005) Laurence Warder (bass 2005–2006) Luke Juby (keyboards 2008) |
| Website | Temposhark.com |
Temposhark was an English electronic rock band, formed in London and Brighton by singer-songwriter Robert Diament and one-time music producer Luke Busby. Temposhark were best known for their songs "Bye Bye Baby", "Joy", "It's Better To Have Loved" and "Not That Big", a duet with singer Imogen Heap which appeared on their 2008 debut album, The Invisible Line. Their second album, Threads, was released in 2010 and reached the top 15 on the iTunes UK electronic albums chart. Other notable artist collaborations include Guy Sigsworth, Sean McGhee, Youth from Killing Joke, Kate Havnevik, Melnyk, Camille, MaJiKer, Morgan Page, Avril and the virtuoso violinist Sophie Solomon. Temposhark's music has been featured in numerous television programmes, including the US advertising campaign for British TV series Downton Abbey in 2011.