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Sunset Shades on Jasper Tygner Remix, 'Gradients' EP, and Three-Year Concept Album

artist · 2026-08-18

Mumbai-born, Chicago-based producer Sunset Shades (Sankalp Tambe) recently earned praise from UK artist Jasper Tygner, who paused his Instagram stream to replay Tambe's official remix of 'Hold You' and compared it to early Jai Paul and Flume. Tambe is now preparing to release the club-focused EP 'Gradients' and a debut concept album, both exploring the emotional nuances of sunset. In an interview with Kaltblut Magazine, he discussed his dual-city influences—Mumbai's rhythm and Chicago's minimalism—and outlined his plans for an immersive live show blurring the line between DJ set and band performance. The album, three years in the making, uses colors as metaphors for emotional states and is currently being mixed and mastered.

Key facts

  • Sunset Shades is the moniker of Mumbai-born, Chicago-based producer/DJ Sankalp Tambe.
  • Jasper Tygner praised Sunset Shades' official remix of 'Hold You' during an Instagram Live stream.
  • Tygner compared the remix to early Jai Paul and Flume.
  • Sunset Shades is releasing a club-focused EP titled 'Gradients'.
  • He is also working on a debut concept album that took three years to make.
  • The album is inspired by colors and emotions blending during sunset.
  • The project explores themes of adventure, escapism, memory, distance, and nostalgia.
  • Sunset Shades plans to translate the album into an immersive live experience with synths, drum pads, and live processing.

Entities

Artists

  • Sunset Shades (Sankalp Tambe)
  • Jasper Tygner
  • Jai Paul
  • Flume
  • Overmono
  • Burial
  • Bonobo
  • Jamie xx
  • Disclosure

Institutions

  • Kaltblut Magazine
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Ableton

Locations

  • Mumbai
  • India
  • Chicago
  • United States
  • UK

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