Tom Finster

In the world of electronic bass music, Tom Finster stands
out as a uniquely introspective and innovative artist.
Born in the twilight of the GDR, just before the fall of
the Iron Curtain in 1988, Tom's early life was marked by
the upheavals that followed the reunification of Germany.
Growing up in a small village near the Czech border,
surrounded by deep woods and creeks, these formative
experiences of change and resilience deeply inform his
music.

Aligned with peers like Imanu and The Caracal Project,
Tom is at the forefront of a new era in drum & bass, one
that blends the genre's traditional elements with modern
left-field indie influences. His music, released under
labels such as PILOT., NËU/NEOSIGNAL and DIVIDID
continues to push the boundaries of electronic music,
captivating listeners with its emotional depth and genre-
defying soundscapes.

Before Tom started his solo project around his 30th
birthday in 2018, he worked with a lot of other artists
of the German Rap and Pop scene, including Casper,
Kraftklub, Clueso and Deichkind. Currently based in
Leipzig, Germany, he creates a sonic landscape that
transcends traditional genres, combining elements of drum
& bass, electronica, and ambient. His work often carries
a nostalgic or melancholic vibe, with orchestral
elements, piano, and his own vocals adding layers of
depth.

His first album, ALL THINGS FALL APART (2018) already
delivered this range of emotions, soundscapes and tempi.
Released as individual singles and two-track offerings,
tracks like „Phantom Power“, „On“, and "Element 115"
showcased his ability to blend modern bass music with
ambient soundscapes, setting the stage for his
distinctive sound.

In 2020, Tom released the FROM HERE ON BLIND EP, a
collection of songs that further cemented his artistic
vision. Tracks such as "Eyes Closed" (with Echo Map) and
"We're Friends, Right?" continued to explore his genre-
blending style, with a melancholic yet clubby tone.

His full-length album, YEAR OF I (2022), delved into
themes of change, introspection, and emotional cycles.
Songs like „Last Year I Died“ “Night On Earth,“ and
"Unbreakable" painted a picture of hopeful grief,
inspired by the image of rain on glass. This was followed
by YEAR OF I - REMIXES (2023), featuring reimagined
versions of his tracks by artists like Abis, Saka and
Vorso, adding new dimensions to his original work.

Tom's latest endeavor, the UNTIEFE EP (2024) and follow-up works, marks a
shift towards a more positive outlook. Featuring tracks
like "The Hole" and "Soul," this EP explores themes of
leaving old wounds behind, set against the backdrop of
the coniferous forests of his childhood. The EP’s title,
a German word with dual meanings of "shallow waters" and
"immeasurable depth," reflects the EP's exploration of
both light-heartedness and profound emotional depths.

Tom's work also includes a range of remixes, such as
Rohaan's "People of Eve" (2021), Camo & Krooked &
Mefjus's "No Tomorrow" (2021), and Apashe's "Time
Warp" (2022). These remixes demonstrate his ability to
reinterpret and add his unique touch to the works of
other artists.