Temple of Switches

Since our inception in 2012, Temple of Switches has been knocking down the boundaries of who we are musically. To sum up our sound, it is dark, contemplative, dissonant, melancholy, heavy, sarcastic, and unrestrained. The music does not easily fit into any category, but the common thread that runs through all Temple compositions is the subtle use of jazz and classical influence, and particularly the use of odd harmonics, polychords and dissonant piano chords.
The primary focus of the music is on instrumental pieces, and the texture and color of the sounds, and how the sounds and notes work together across the instruments, much like painting a picture.
The compositions that do have lyrics are most often abstract, and usually employ sarcasm and lament.
Since 2016 Temple of Switches has been a studio band and the music is primarily written and produced by Tenk Van Dool, with an occasional collaboration.
Starting with the album Helium Parade, The musicians on these releases have been on a revolving door of sorts, some of the original band members have stepped in and out, and respected musicians from outside the band have been employed as well.
In 2020 Drummer David White took the drum throne for the "Wings of Mind" album which won us featured artist of the month on Progrock.com, the subsequent album IV also won us featured artist of the month for March 2022. IV has also garnered excellent reviews worldwide.