Chime (musician)
British electronic music producer and DJ (born 1994)
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Freya Goldfinch (born 10 June 1994), also known by her stage name Chime, is a British electronic music producer and DJ. She is known for her work in the dubstep and bass music scenes, in particular the development of the colour bass subgenre. Chime coined the term "colour bass" to describe a style of dubstep with its focus on vibrant, bright and colourful production and sound design. Chime founded the record label Rushdown in 2016 to promote artists producing colour bass.[1] Chime previously released music as part of Caution & Crisis and under the alias Dec3mber before adopting the alias Chime in 2015.[2] Chime is transgender.[3]
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- Colour bass
- Dubstep
- drum and bass
- Riddim
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| Also known as | Dec3mber |
| Born | 10 June 1994 United Kingdom |
| Origin | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Website | chimetunes |
Chime is based in Leeds, where she lived during her childhood.[2][4] She has been producing music since 2010.[5] In addition to Rushdown, Chime has released music under a number of other labels. Between 2019 and 2021, Chime released the extended plays "Sidequest", "Interdimensional", "Our Flame", and "Tritone" on Disciple Records. Tritone was a collaboration with Franky Nuts and Oliverse. Chime debuted on Canadian electronic music label Monstercat with her remix of Tokyo Machine's "PLAY" in 2020. She has since released several singles through the label, including two collaborations with American dubstep musician Au5. Chime toured with Au5 in 2022 in The Other Side Tour.[6] Chime released the singles "Rainbow Rave Parade" and "Bring Me Back" on Monstercat in 2022.[7][6]
Chime has collaborated with numerous other dubstep artists, including Ace Aura,[8][9] Dion Timmer, Doctor P,[10] Dr. Ozi, Flux Pavilion, FuntCase, and Skybreak. In 2023, Chime released her debut album, "Aetherborne" on Rushdown. Spanning 17 tracks, the album is primarily in the colour bass style.[11] In September 2025, Chime announced she would be shifting away from the colour bass style towards one more heavily influenced by UK garage.[12][13]
Career
Goldfinch began producing music as Caution & Crisis in 2010 with her cousin James Shakeshaft.[14] The duo primarily made drum and bass, with influences from DnB producers Danny Byrd and Netsky.[15] In 2012, Caution & Crisis released remixes of C418's tracks "Sweden" and "Cat" from Minecraft – Volume Alpha. Their remix of "Sweden" has garnered over 13 million views on YouTube.[16]
In 2014, Goldfinch began to release music under her solo project Dec3mber. In 2015, Goldfinch adopted the alias Chime.[2][5] Goldfinch decided on the name "Chime" after she came up with the idea to integrate a wind chime into her logo. The name also reflected Goldfinch's enjoyment of the sound of wind chimes.[14] In 2018, Chime released the extended play Evolve on Circus Records.[17]
In 2018, Chime and Ace Aura's remix of "Wet Napkin" by Ray Volpe was allegedly plagiarized by American producer thesourwarhead.[18]
In 2023, Chime performed at an anime-themed club event in Los Angeles.[19]
Artistry
Goldfinch describes her "colour bass" style of music as a "categorisation of bass music that focuses on melody, emotion and vibrancy alongside the weight and aggression often associated with dubstep." According to Goldfinch, the subgenre aims to bridge the gap between "dark" and "light" in the dubstep scene, drawing on the best elements of both sides.[14]
Chime cites Au5, Seven Lions, Virtual Riot, and Zomboy as influences.[2]
Discography
As Dec3mber
Extended plays
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| Incandescent[20] |
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As Chime
Studio albums
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| Aetherborne[21] |
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Extended plays
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| Escapism[22] |
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| From Fairies to Fire[23] |
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| Invincible[24] |
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| Experience Points[25] |
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| Featherweight[26] |
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| Evolve[27] |
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| Sidequest[28] |
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| Interdimensional[29] |
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| Our Flame[30] |
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| Tritone (with Franky Nuts & Oliverse)[31] |
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| Phosphor/Micrology[32] |
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| Between[33] |
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| Raindrops[34] |
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