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Chime
Also known as
  • Harvey Goldfinch
  • Dec3mber
Born
Harvey Oscar Thompson

(1994-06-10) 10 June 1994 (age 32)
United Kingdom
OriginLeeds, West Yorkshire, England
Genres
Occupation
Instrument
Years active2010–present
Labels
Websitechimetunes.net
Official logo since 2025

Harvey Goldfinch (born Harvey Oscar Thompson, 10 June 1994), also known by their[a] stage name Chime, is a British electronic musician. They are known for their 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][3] Chime is non-binary.[4]

Chime is based in Leeds, where they lived during their childhood.[2][5] They have been producing music since 2010.[3] 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 their remix of Tokyo Machine's "PLAY" in 2020. They have 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 their debut album, "Aetherborne" on Rushdown. Spanning 17 tracks, the album is primarily in the colour bass style.[11] In September 2025, Chime announced they would be shifting away from the colour bass style towards one more heavily influenced by UK garage.[12][13]

Career

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Goldfinch began producing music as Caution & Crisis in 2010 with their 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 their solo project Dec3mber. In 2015, Goldfinch adopted the alias Chime.[2][3] Goldfinch decided on the name "Chime" after they came up with the idea to integrate a wind chime into their 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

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Goldfinch describes their "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

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As Dec3mber

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Extended plays

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Title Details
Incandescent[20]

As Chime

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Studio albums

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Title Details
Aetherborne[21]

Extended plays

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Title Details
Escapism[22]
From Fairies to Fire[23]
Invincible[24]
Experience Points[25]
Featherweight[26]
Evolve[27]
Sidequest[28]
Interdimensional[29]
Our Flame[30]
Tritone (with Franky Nuts & Oliverse)[31]
Phosphor/Micrology[32]
Between[33]
Raindrops[34]

Notes

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  1. ^ Chime uses they/them pronouns.

References

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  1. ^ "Rushdown". Chime. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d Jenkins, Dave (4 May 2016). "Who The Hell Is Chime?". UKF. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  3. ^ a b c "Chime". circus-records.co.uk. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  4. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  5. ^ Bell, Alex (6 October 2020). "Chime Discusses His Influences, Color Bass, & Rushdown Records". FUXWITHIT. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  6. ^ a b Thompson, Hunter (28 February 2022). "LISTEN: Chime Reveals Fresh Colour Bass Cut "Rainbow Rave Parade"". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  7. ^ Paul, Bryson "Boom" (7 December 2022). "Chime Asks To "Bring Me Back" In New Single". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  8. ^ Scruggs, Rugby (1 October 2020). "Dancing Astronaut's 5 Under 15k: Vol. 32". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  9. ^ Staff, Dancing Astronaut (25 December 2021). "Dancing Astronaut's Artists to Watch in 2022". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  10. ^ Scilippa, Phil (24 June 2021). "AFK Teams Up With Doctor P on Dubstep Banger "Destroyed"". EDM. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  11. ^ Sani, Niko (28 April 2023). "Chime Unveils Stunning Color Bass Album, "Aetherborne"". EDM. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  12. ^ "Music". Chime. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  13. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  14. ^ a b c "FAQ". Chime. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  15. ^ "Caution & Crisis". SoundCloud. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  16. ^ MrSuicideSheep (5 May 2012). C418 - Sweden (Caution & Crisis Remix). Retrieved 27 May 2026 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ Cihak, Lennon (1 December 2018). "Chime Releases Heavy, 4-Track Evolve EP on Circus Records". EDM. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  18. ^ Cameron, John (12 November 2018). "BREAKING: Music by Zomboy, Ace Aura and Chime Allegedly Stolen by thesourwarhead". EDM. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  19. ^ Cihak, Lennon (2 August 2023). "Tokyo Machine, Chime, More to Perform at Anime-Themed Club Event in Los Angeles". EDM. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  20. ^ "Dec3mber, Quest - Incandescent [Crime Kitchen] | Music & Downloads on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  21. ^ Aetherborne by Chime on Apple Music, 25 April 2023, retrieved 27 May 2026
  22. ^ Escapism EP by Chime on Apple Music, 7 September 2015, retrieved 27 May 2026
  23. ^ From Fairies to Fire - EP by Chime on Apple Music, 27 May 2016, retrieved 27 May 2026
  24. ^ Invincible - EP by Chime on Apple Music, 25 August 2017, retrieved 27 May 2026
  25. ^ Experience Points - EP by Chime on Apple Music, 13 April 2018, retrieved 27 May 2026
  26. ^ Featherweight - EP by Chime on Apple Music, 25 May 2018, retrieved 27 May 2026
  27. ^ Evolve - EP by Chime on Apple Music, 30 November 2018, retrieved 27 May 2026
  28. ^ Sidequest EP by Chime on Apple Music, 27 March 2019, retrieved 27 May 2026
  29. ^ Interdimensional EP by Chime on Apple Music, 31 July 2019, retrieved 27 May 2026
  30. ^ Our Flame EP by Chime on Apple Music, 7 August 2020, retrieved 27 May 2026
  31. ^ Tritone EP by Chime, Franky Nuts & Oliverse on Apple Music, 12 February 2021, retrieved 27 May 2026
  32. ^ Phosphor / Micrology - Single by Chime on Apple Music, 9 August 2024, retrieved 27 May 2026
  33. ^ Between - EP by Chime on Apple Music, 13 August 2025, retrieved 27 May 2026
  34. ^ Raindrops - Single by Chime on Apple Music, 22 May 2026, retrieved 27 May 2026
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