# Satin Jackets (musician)
**Satin Jackets** is the musical project of German electronic music producer Tim Bernhardt, launched in 2012 and known for polished nu-disco, Balearic house, and deep house productions.[1](https://www.flashdc.com/e/dltlmRVwmT) • [2](https://ra.co/dj/satinjackets/biography) The project became recognized through the 2013 single "You Make Me Feel Good" on the Belgian label Eskimo Recordings and the albums *Panorama Pacifico* (2016), *Solar Nights* (2019), and *Reunion* (2022).[3](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/satin-jackets-mn0002750377) • [4](https://city.plus/fr/artists/68371) Bernhardt performs wearing a golden mask and presents his live work in DJ-set form.[5](https://www.nts.live/artists/100038-satin-jackets) • [6](https://www.eventworld.com/satin-jackets-tickets/performer/23330)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Artist | German producer Tim Bernhardt; aliases include RunSQ and Flamingo Drive[2](https://ra.co/dj/satinjackets/biography) • [7](https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/satinjackets) |
| Project launched | 2012, as an outlet for his love of disco and polished electronic production[1](https://www.flashdc.com/e/dltlmRVwmT) |
| Breakthrough single | "You Make Me Feel Good," released 2013 on Eskimo Recordings[3](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/satin-jackets-mn0002750377) |
| Albums | *Panorama Pacifico* (2016), *Solar Nights* (2019), *Hidden Treasures* (2021), *Reunion* (2022), *Cruise Control* (2025)[4](https://city.plus/fr/artists/68371) • [8](https://news.satin-jackets.com/cruise-control-is-out-now/) |
| Signature tempo | Momentum between 105 and 115 beats per minute[2](https://ra.co/dj/satinjackets/biography) |
| Streaming reach | *Panorama Pacifico* has passed 75 million streams on Spotify alone[5](https://www.nts.live/artists/100038-satin-jackets) |
| Current label | Golden Hour Recordings, as an independent artist[8](https://news.satin-jackets.com/cruise-control-is-out-now/) • [9](https://satinjacketstour.com/) |
## Origins and early releases
Bernhardt previously produced house music under a variety of aliases and was a member of the deep house group Lorenzo.[5](https://www.nts.live/artists/100038-satin-jackets) • [3](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/satin-jackets-mn0002750377) He has said he launched Satin Jackets to explore his lifelong love of disco and the clean, polished productions of artists like CHIC and [Trevor Horn](https://www.edgepedia.org/trevor-horn), describing the glossy sound of [Nile Rodgers](https://www.edgepedia.org/nile-rodgers) as "the musical equivalent of a fashion magazine's cover."[5](https://www.nts.live/artists/100038-satin-jackets)
**Early catalog.** In the early 2010s, Satin Jackets put out a number of digital and vinyl-only offerings, among them singles and tracks on compilations released through Dikso Records, House of Disco, and Mullet Records, plus remixes done for [Tesla Boy](https://www.edgepedia.org/tesla-boy), Leendder, and Black Magic Disco.[3](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/satin-jackets-mn0002750377) After signing to Eskimo Recordings, the label that had helped launch Aeroplane and [Lindstrøm](https://www.edgepedia.org/lindstr-m) & [Prins Thomas](https://www.edgepedia.org/prins-thomas), he released "You Make Me Feel Good" in 2013, followed by the *Foreign Affair* EP in 2014, "Shine on You" in 2015, and "We Can Talk."[3](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/satin-jackets-mn0002750377) • [5](https://www.nts.live/artists/100038-satin-jackets) Resident Advisor lists the project's first event on the platform in 2010.[7](https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/satinjackets)
## Albums
*Panorama Pacifico*, the debut full-length, arrived in April 2016 on Eskimo and drew praise from Mixmag, DJ Mag, and Groove.[2](https://ra.co/dj/satinjackets/biography) • [5](https://www.nts.live/artists/100038-satin-jackets) It cemented Bernhardt's position as one of Eskimo's flagship artists and includes the tracks "You Make Me Feel Good," "So I Heard (feat. I Will, I Swear)," and "Feel Good."[5](https://www.nts.live/artists/100038-satin-jackets) • [10](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/satin-jackets/441748199)
*Solar Nights* followed in 2019, propelled by the single "Northern Lights" featuring David Harks, and showed Bernhardt crafting radio-friendly pop alongside dance-floor tracks.[4](https://city.plus/fr/artists/68371) • [5](https://www.nts.live/artists/100038-satin-jackets) In 2021, *Hidden Treasures* collected rare titles and collaborations, and *Reunion* (2022) introduced more introspective and downtempo textures while keeping an accessible melodic approach.[4](https://city.plus/fr/artists/68371) The NTS biography describes *Reunion* as featuring vocal collaborations with the Australian act Panama, Belgian singer Ivy Falls, US-based vocalist Metaxas, and British singer Tailor.[5](https://www.nts.live/artists/100038-satin-jackets)
**Cruise Control.** The album *Cruise Control* was released on 18 July 2025 on all major platforms, with a double vinyl version shipping from 5 September; it appeared on Golden Hour, the label under which Bernhardt now operates as an independent artist.[8](https://news.satin-jackets.com/cruise-control-is-out-now/) • [9](https://satinjacketstour.com/) A 2026 EP, *Extra Mile*, extended the album's material onto 12-inch vinyl and digital platforms.[11](https://news.satin-jackets.com/)
## Style and collaborators
The project's sound centers on relaxed disco grooves, often with live instrumentation, especially funky guitar licks, and lyrics that range from celebratory and lovestruck to quietly yearning.[3](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/satin-jackets-mn0002750377) AllMusic classifies it under alternative dance, club/dance, neo-disco, and house.[3](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/satin-jackets-mn0002750377) Bernhardt has moved the project toward a more song-oriented format by collaborating with vocalists such as Scavenger Hunt, David Harks, and Panama.[4](https://city.plus/fr/artists/68371) His remixing work includes genre acts Goldroom and Blank & Jones, and his official pages highlight collaborations with Tensnake and Booka Shade.[2](https://ra.co/dj/satinjackets/biography) • [1](https://www.flashdc.com/e/dltlmRVwmT)
In 2017 he compiled and mixed the Toolroom Records *Poolside Ibiza 2017* compilation, opening it with the original "Out Of My Head" featuring vocals by Norway's Sheila Simmenes.[12](https://earmilk.com/2017/07/05/satin-jackets-kicks-off-toolroom-poolside-ibiza-2017-with-out-of-my-head-premiere/) The 2021 single "Don't Worry," written after [Daft Punk](https://www.edgepedia.org/daft-punk) announced their split, marked a return to his instrumental nu-disco roots.[13](https://www.eskimorecordings.com/news/satin-jackets-dont-worry)
## Live performance and touring
Satin Jackets performs live in DJ-set form and has played clubs and festivals across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.[6](https://www.eventworld.com/satin-jackets-tickets/performer/23330) • [2](https://ra.co/dj/satinjackets/biography) Concert tracking sites record a heavy touring schedule: 27 concerts in 2025 and 17 in 2026, with the most-played cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Washington, DC.[6](https://www.eventworld.com/satin-jackets-tickets/performer/23330) The 2025 "Cruise Control" EU fall tour and a 2026 North American run took in cities from Toronto and New York to LA, Miami, Chicago, and Austin.[11](https://news.satin-jackets.com/) Ticket prices for 2026 US dates ranged from $39 to $53 depending on city and venue.[6](https://www.eventworld.com/satin-jackets-tickets/performer/23330)
## Recent activity
Since 2025 the project has maintained a steady release schedule on Golden Hour: the singles "Static" (July 2026), "Come Back" with Flashbaxx (August 2026), "Satellite Eyes" with Scavenger Hunt (September 2026), and a third collaboration with the vocalist Thunder, released 16 October 2026.[11](https://news.satin-jackets.com/) Bernhardt has also used the project's news page to publish essays on topics including AI-generated music and the economics of streaming attention.[11](https://news.satin-jackets.com/) In September 2025 he marked ten years with Eskimo Recordings in a retrospective post titled "Ten Years with Eskimo: From Soundcloud to Ghent."[11](https://news.satin-jackets.com/)
## References
1. [Sessions: Satin Jackets, Flash DC](https://www.flashdc.com/e/dltlmRVwmT)
2. [Satin Jackets Biography, Resident Advisor](https://ra.co/dj/satinjackets/biography)
3. [Satin Jackets, AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/satin-jackets-mn0002750377)
4. [Satin Jackets, city+plus](https://city.plus/fr/artists/68371)
5. [Satin Jackets, NTS](https://www.nts.live/artists/100038-satin-jackets)
6. [Satin Jackets Tickets, 2026–2027 Concert Tour Dates, Eventworld](https://www.eventworld.com/satin-jackets-tickets/performer/23330)
7. [Satin Jackets Artist Profile, Resident Advisor](https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/satinjackets)
8. ["Cruise Control" is out now!, Satin Jackets News](https://news.satin-jackets.com/cruise-control-is-out-now/)
9. [Satin Jackets Tour 2026, Concert Dates & Tickets](https://satinjacketstour.com/)
10. [Satin Jackets, Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/satin-jackets/441748199)
11. [Satin Jackets News](https://news.satin-jackets.com/)
12. [Satin Jackets kicks off Toolroom Poolside Ibiza 2017 with "Out Of My Head," EARMILK](https://earmilk.com/2017/07/05/satin-jackets-kicks-off-toolroom-poolside-ibiza-2017-with-out-of-my-head-premiere/)
13. [Satin Jackets closes 2021 in fine style with the dreamy 'Don't Worry', Eskimo Recordings](https://www.eskimorecordings.com/news/satin-jackets-dont-worry)
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